Electrical Controls Engineer; Early - Mid Career

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget, as defined by the Project Manager.
• Ensure all deliverables and solutions meet quality standards, processes, and established engineering practices.
• Interpret design input requirements to produce semi‑complex system designs.
• Select and place electrical and controls components for conveyor systems to ensure accurate and reliable operation (e.g., photoeyes, I/O blocks, beacon lights, control stations, gateways, VFDs, etc.).
• Develop electrical layouts and schematic drawings using appropriate CAD tools.
• Perform FLA, power drop, cable length, and other engineering calculations to ensure proper system functionality and compliance with Dematic and industrial standards.
• Design industrial networks in accordance with Dematic guidelines and industry standards (Ethernet, Profi Bus/Profi Net, AS‑i, DCAN, etc.).
• Design semi‑complex conveyor control software using tools such as AB Logix Designer.
• Configure Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) parameters to meet specific application requirements.
• Create configuration and parameter files for Embedded Conveyor Controllers (ECCs).
• Perform emulation testing of designed systems to ensure proper functionality.
• Document findings and results in alignment with Dematic standards, including Best Practices, Standard Work Packages, process documentation, application guidelines, and manuals.
• Share developed documentation and knowledge with less experienced engineers through training sessions, spreadsheets, manuals, and other collaborative formats.
• Track engineering progress against schedule; report updates with ME/CE Leads.
• Complete the commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Provide recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Travel up to 50% to customer locations in the USA.

• BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or an advanced degree.
• Minimum of 2 years’ successful experience in controls engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in either Rockwell or Siemens PLCs.
• Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop.
• Experience in Ethernet IP network design and machine safety a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to produce moderately complex assignments and knowledge of business practices and issues.

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