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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Network Engineer

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USA$72.8k - $106.7k

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience in network design.
  • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Foundational understanding of industrial plant-floor network infrastructure and awareness of differences between IT and operational technology environments.
  • Basic knowledge of industrial automation concepts and systems.
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals, including routers, switches, and virtual local area networks.
  • Familiarity with firewalls and basic cybersecurity principles.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with guidance.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to learn to present technical concepts clearly.
  • Ability to support network audits and contribute to recommendations for system improvements.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% and work additional hours as needed to support project and business demands.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, specification, and configuration of networks for supervisory control and data acquisition, programmable logic controller, and industrial automation systems.
  • Assist in documenting network segmentation strategies.
  • Contribute to cybersecurity design efforts by following established standards and best practices.
  • Review network design drawings and support validation for accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers to support operational technology network design activities and project teams.
  • Assist with network equipment configuration, including physical interfaces, communication protocols, IP addressing, virtual local area network setup, and firewall rule documentation.
  • Support implementation of operational technology network architectures to help ensure reliable and secure system performance.
  • Troubleshoot network devices and infrastructure issues with guidance from more experienced team members.
  • Contribute to the development of network solutions for new projects by reviewing system designs and request-for-quotation requirements.
  • Maintain and grow technical knowledge of industry technologies, standards, and best practices through training, certifications, and hands-on experience.
  • Willingly participate in presentations of network standards and best practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to industrial demilitarized zone concepts.
  • Experience or coursework involving internet of things-connected devices or industrial systems.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC.
  • Entry-level certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate or similar, or progress toward certification.

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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