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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Controls Engineer – New Graduate/Early Career

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USA$79k - $116.4k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Electrical Engineering, or an advanced degree, is required.
  • Requires 0–12 years of successful experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrates and applies broad knowledge of the specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's business practices and issues.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD.
  • Proficient in either Rockwell or Siemens programmable logic controllers.
  • Knowledgeable about open- and closed-loop AC drives.
  • Experience in Ethernet/IP network design and machine safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget as defined by the Project Manager.
  • Ensure 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, including photoeyes, I/O blocks, beacon lights, control stations, gateways, and variable frequency drives, to ensure accurate and reliable operation.
  • Develop electrical layouts and schematic drawings using appropriate computer-aided design tools.
  • Perform full-load ampere, power-drop, cable-length, and other engineering calculations to ensure proper system functionality and compliance with company and industrial standards.
  • Design industrial networks in accordance with company guidelines and industry standards, including Ethernet, ProfiBus/ProfiNet, AS-i, and DCAN.
  • Design semi-complex conveyor control software using tools such as AB Logix Designer.
  • Configure variable frequency drive parameters to meet specific application requirements.
  • Create configuration and parameter files for Embedded Conveyor Controllers.
  • Perform emulation testing of designed systems to ensure proper functionality.
  • Document findings and results in accordance with company 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 and report updates with Mechanical Engineering and Controls Engineering Leads.
  • Complete commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
  • Make recommendations for productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improved customer satisfaction.
  • Travel to customer locations in the USA; the overview states no more than 35–40% travel, while the duties section states up to 50%.
  • Plan and create schematics and panel assembly drawings; work with programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and variable frequency drives; implement and commission engineering design projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in Ethernet/IP network design and machine safety is a plus.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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