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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Controls Engineer - Mid-Career

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$96.8k - $145.2k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
  • At least 5 years of successful experience in a related field.
  • Broad knowledge of the field of specialization, demonstrated through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
  • Knowledge of the organization's business practices and issues.
  • Proficiency in Rockwell programmable logic controllers, including hardware and software.
  • Knowledge of alternating-current drives, including open- and closed-loop systems.
  • Experience in Ethernet/IP network design.
  • Ability to focus on customer needs and deliver results.
  • Problem-solving skills and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% to customer locations in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Translate project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for engineering teams, including design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning.
  • Ensure deliverables and solutions meet quality standards, processes, and established engineering practices.
  • Identify and resolve issues affecting engineering tasks to prevent project delays.
  • Monitor and manage project team performance to ensure key performance indicators are achieved.
  • Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget, as defined by the Project Manager.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for project management, Mechanical Engineering, mechanical and electrical installation, procurement, and manufacturing regarding engineering deliverables.
  • Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering and other Controls Engineer Leads to ensure third-party specifications and resale component requirements are accurate and complete.
  • Track engineering progress against schedule and report updates with Mechanical Engineering and Controls Engineer Leads.
  • Prepare project status reports, financial forecasts, and schedule updates.
  • Support project risk management by documenting, escalating, and mitigating risks.
  • Lead technical reviews and conduct post-mortems with project managers to drive continuous improvement.
  • Design schematics and control panels.
  • Commission complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
  • Recommend ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improved customer satisfaction.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD 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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