Senior Systems Controls Engineer

Company: Dematic Corp. (ILD-US)
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to play a critical role in the development and standardization of logistics system building blocks, enabling rapid deployment of scalable, modular solutions across Dematic's global operations. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert (SME), driving the design, development, and validation of cutting-edge controls solutions that integrate seamlessly into our solutions design.

As a key contributor to a cross-functional team of highly skilled international mechanical and controls engineers, you will ensure our standard offerings meet the highest levels of performance, compliance, and efficiency. Your technical know-how will support our mission to innovate and optimize material handling solutions that enhance operational agility and scalability.

What we offer:

• Career Development
  
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  
• Pay Transparency
  
• Global Opportunities
  
  Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer
  
  Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  
  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
  
  The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $ 82,000 - 166,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
  
  Tasks and Qualifications:
  
  This is What You Will do in This Role:
  
  • Lead the design and commercialization of pre-engineered standardized control modules, ensuring validated design are commercialized through beta implementation at customer sites and/or a Dematic facility.
    
  • Configure and execute scalable PLC and HMI software solutions, focusing on Siemens S7/TIA Portal.
    
  • Drive the creation and implementation of graphical configuration tool content (CET Designer) for controls and emulation models to optimize module functionality and flexibility.
    
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure solutions align with international and regional compliance standards.
    
  • Serve as the technical lead for controls design, overseeing the development of comprehensive documentation such as Controls Descriptions of Operations, system layouts, electrical drawings, emulation models, and SCADA/PLC software.
    
  • Provide technical oversight and guidance to junior engineers, ensuring project milestones are achieved with a high level of quality and compliance.
    
  • Actively contribute to cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Systems Engineering, and Commercialization teams to drive end-to-end system success.
    
  • Advocate for and implement process, tool, and product improvements to enhance organizational efficiencies and customer value.
    
  • Partner with the Global Controls Architecture team to ensure seamless integration of e quipment while maintaining compliance with Dematic's global controls architecture .
    
  • Facilitate technical presentations, workshops, and Q&A sessions with internal and external stakeholders to ensure knowledge transfer and alignment.
    
  • Lead pilot project execution activities, supporting project engineering, installation, commissioning, and integration testing to ensure seamless deployments.
    
  • Lead multiple initiatives concurrently while mentoring junior engineers and providing technical direction.
    
    
    What We are Looking For:
    
    Skills & Capabilities
    
    • In-depth understanding of automation industry trends and best practices in controls system design.
      
    • Experience in the development of scalable, high-performance control modules for material handling applications.
      
    • Familiarity with advanced visualization and emulation tools to enhance system functionality.
      
    • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance innovation with practical, production-ready solutions.
      
    • Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across globally distributed teams.
      
    • Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
      
    • Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills to drive alignment and adoption of controls strategies.
      
      
      Experience Desired:
      
      • 5+ years of experience in controls engineering within logistics, automation, or industrial settings
        
      • Proven expertise in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and industrial automation technologies.
        
      • Hands-on experience with real-time control hardware, networks, and distributed automation systems.
        
      • Strong working knowledge of Siemens S7/TIA Portal (other PLC experience considered).
        
      • Experience with key material handling technologies such as tote/tray buffer system, pallet buffer system, sorters, etc.
        
      • Prior experience working in a matrixed, multinational organization preferred.
        
      • Travel up to 35% domestically and internationally as needed for customer and internal site engagements and support.
        
        
        Education & Certifications
        
        • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or related field.
          
          
          Additional Description/ Requirements
          
          • Cross-functional Interactions: Systems Engineering, Solutions Architecture, Verification/Validation, Reliability Engineering, Operations Optimization, Software and Product Development teams, Project Execution, Documentation and Training Organization, Safety
            
          • Tools/Standards: CET Designer, Emulate3D, AutoCAD, JIRA, Confluence, MS Suite, Siemens TIA Portal, Eplan.
            
          • (Expert Level): Serve as a technical advisor to the organization with deep expertise across mechanical, controls, and software aspects of system design.
            

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