Full-Time

Electrical Controls Project Engineer

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Dematic

Dematic

5,001-10,000 employees

Automated solutions for supply chain operations

Compensation Overview

$82.9k - $121.5k/yr

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

In Person

Category
Control Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics)
  • Prior experience leading project technical deliverables, prefer material handling project experience
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering or project management
  • Exceptional customer focus and ability to deliver results
  • Demonstrated problem solver with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to navigate, influence and operate in a strongly matrixed global organization
  • Ability to travel up to 40%
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future.
Responsibilities
  • Translate the project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for the engineering teams (including design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning)
  • Identify needed resources across engineering teams and with external suppliers and assign tasks across the project team
  • Ensure a high degree of quality of output for all deliverables and the entire solution via alignment to established standards for processes, engineering quality, and standard work
  • Identify and resolve issues that affect engineering tasks to avoid negative impact on the project
  • Monitor and manage project/team performance and ensure KPIs are met
  • Deliver the work package assigned by the Project Manager on time and within budget
  • Act as the main point of contact for project management, installation, procurement, external suppliers, manufacturing, etc. regarding all engineering deliverables
  • Ensure completion of all necessary specifications for third-party components, resale, etc. are accurate and complete; collaborating closely with ME/CE Leads as needed to ensure completion
  • Together with the SIM, provide Solutions Development input on project schedule and engineering resource estimates and availability and influence the use of standard designs
  • Align with line managers about performance, skill set, and availability of project engineering resources
  • Track engineering progress and ensuring project is pacing to schedule; align with ME/CE Leads and SAE as needed to report progress
  • Crafting project status reports, financial forecast, and schedule updates
  • Support the project manager in risk management and risk mitigation actions by documenting, escalating, and managing project risk, preparing PSR / PVRs
  • Lead technical reviews and conduct post-mortem with PM to feed continuous improvement.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prefer material handling project experience

Dematic provides automated solutions designed to improve supply chain operations in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Their products include modular conveyor systems that transport various types of loads, such as cases and parcels, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) that handle material without the need for human operators. These AGVs work continuously, enhancing efficiency in product flow. Dematic also offers consulting, logistics, and warehouse management software, focusing on integrated solutions that optimize the entire supply chain process. Their goal is to help businesses enhance their operations and maintain a competitive advantage in the market.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$3.3B

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1900

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-powered digital twins are crucial for simulating and optimizing supply chain operations.
  • Dematic's collaboration with NVIDIA and Accenture enhances AI-driven warehouse management systems.
  • Growing trend towards micro-fulfillment centers boosts Dematic's scalable solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging AI-driven warehouse solutions from competitors could challenge Dematic's market position.
  • Reliance on partnerships for tech advancements poses risks if collaborations face disruptions.
  • Niche positioning in Gartner Magic Quadrant suggests limitations in market reach and influence.

What makes Dematic unique

  • Dematic offers end-to-end supply chain automation solutions, integrating hardware and software seamlessly.
  • Their AI-powered digital twins simulate operations, optimizing supply chain management effectively.
  • Dematic's micro-fulfillment centers enhance order fulfillment efficiency and customer experience.

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Company News

PR Newswire
May 6th, 2025
Dematic Named A Niche Player In The 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ For Warehouse Management Systems

Dematic continues to grow, align, and consolidate software and optimization solutionsATLANTA, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation, today announces for the second year in a row it has been named as a Niche Player in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Dematic was one of 17 companies to make this year's magic quadrant.Dematic WMS orchestrates manual and automation process flows within warehousing and distribution center operations for greater visibility, control, and decision-making. It integrates planning, labor management, and fulfilment capabilities across a broad range of industries, including general merchandise, grocery, food and beverage, and apparel."Software is an important part of the Dematic portfolio," says Greg Newton, senior vice president of software systems at Dematic. "Our technology journey continues to be focused on developing software solutions that provide customers with an integrated ecosystem where hardware and software work together in harmony. Dematic WMS empowers customers to adapt to changing business needs, guided by Dematic as a trusted partner."Customers depend on Dematic WMS software capabilities to manage operations at 2,000+ global warehouses and distribution centers.The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed overall completeness of vision and ability to execute. View a complimentary copy of the Magic Quadrant report to learn more about Dematic's strengths and cautions here.For more information about Dematic, visit dematic.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.Gartner DisclaimerGartner, Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, Simon Tunstall, Dwight Klappich, Rishabh Narang, Federica Stufano, 1 May 2025.Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation

PR Newswire
Apr 9th, 2025
Dematic Partners With Eren Perakende To Automate New Distribution Centre In Türkiye

ISTANBUL, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation, has announced a new partnership with Eren Perakende to automate its new distribution centre in Istanbul, Türkiye. The collaboration marks a significant step in Eren Perakende's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and meeting growing market demands with advanced automation technology.For over 55 years, Eren Perakende has been bringing world-renowned brands to customers in Türkiye. In 1990, the company partnered with Devanlay to launch the licensed production and distribution of Lacoste. Since then, it has been the distributor of global brands such as Burberry, Gant, Nautica, Converse, Intersport, and The Kooples. Expanding its online sales network with a multichannel strategy, the company also owns brands like House of SuperStep, SuperKids, Fashfed, and United4. Today, Eren Perakende continues to grow with an experience-driven approach, operating in 25 countries with over 8,000 employees, more than 600 stores, and 17 digital channels

PR Newswire
Mar 18th, 2025
Dematic Showcases Ai-Generated Digital Twin At 2025 Gtc Conference

Global supply chain leader to display innovative automated solutions at booth #142.ATLANTA, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dematic , a global leader in supply chain automation and member of the KION Group, is showcasing a prototype of its AI Control Tower digital twin simulation at the GTC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference in San José, California (March 17-21).In collaboration with NVIDIA and Accenture, the showcase will highlight a digital twin simulation of Dematic's Solutions Center, developed on the NVIDIA Omniverse platform. Using the Solutions Center as a model, attendees will experience a demonstration of how AI-powered digital twins enable the simulation and testing of material and order flow scenarios before changes are introduced in real-world industrial facilities.Mike Larsson, Dematic president and KION executive board member, and Prasad Satyavolu, lead, manufacturing and operations, Americas, from Accenture, will also speak on how the technology from NVIDIA and Accenture, combined with Dematic software, modernizes supply chains during "Reinvent Warehouses and Distribution Centers With AI-Powered Digital Twins" on March 19 at 8 a.m. PDT."At Dematic, our goal is to empower customers with smarter, more efficient supply chain solutions that adapt to today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities. By collaborating with NVIDIA and Accenture, we're advancing AI-driven automation to enhance operational visibility, optimize decision-making, and improve overall supply chain resilience," says Larsson. "This partnership allows us to provide our customers with intelligent orchestration and scalable solutions that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and position them for long-term success in an increasingly complex logistics landscape."In early 2025, Dematic parent company, KION Group, collaborated with NVIDIA and Accenture to advance next-generation AI-powered automation for warehouses and distribution centers.Hosted by NVIDIA, the GTC AI Conference draws more than 300,000 in-person and virtual attendees for keynotes and speaking sessions by industry leaders, hands-on training and certifications, and networking events. This year's conference focuses on the transformative impact of AI.To learn more about Dematic's supply chain solutions, visit dematic.com or follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , and X .About DematicDematic is a global leader in supply chain automation solutions featuring advanced technologies and software empowering the future of commerce for its customers in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution

MHD Supply Chain
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PR Newswire
Feb 17th, 2025
Dematic And Transcend Retail Solutions Partner To Revolutionize Grocery Picking

Combined expertise helps grocers improve efficiencies and customer experienceATLANTA , Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dematic, a global leader in supply chain solutions today announced an exciting new partnership with Transcend Retail Solutions – part of the Tesco group, the UK's largest in-store and online retailer. This collaboration step changes ecommerce through a proven micro-fulfillment center (MFC).Building on a successful 20-year partnership between Tesco and Dematic, where numerous successful deployments of MFCs have been achieved over the past five years, we are proud to introduce the Transcend MFC, in partnership with Dematic.The Transcend MFC, offers a scalable and repeatable end-to-end solution, enabling grocers to enhance capacity and efficiently fulfil orders close to their customers. The established solution enables configurability and optimization, benefiting not only the online customers with better product availability and quality metrics, but the in-store customers through reduced in-store congestion.Advanced software and cutting-edge automation technologies enhance MFC operations by supporting decision-making and delivering essential insights and optimizations throughout the entire process. With Transcend's consultancy and software, each phase of the operating model is carefully planned, transforming complex WMS data into comprehensible actions for colleagues. This ensures successful automation integration within a grocery store environment."Grocery retailers need to meet very unique demands," said Steve Hagenbuck, Senior Vice President, Global Commercial Alignment, Dematic