TGW Logistics · 4 hours ago
Controls Retrofit Engineer (M/F/D)*
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expTGW Logistics is a leader in providing automation solutions for material handling, manufacturing, and logistics industries. They are seeking a Controls Retrofit Engineer to lead complex retrofit engineering projects, focusing on control system design and providing site support for automation equipment.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Serves as subject matter expert on retrofit control systems and electrical engineering principles and provides expert knowledge and guidance to colleagues as needed
Provides control systems design technical leadership in a matrixed environment, ensuring on-time schedule, performance, project milestones, customer deliverables, and compliance with regulations and standards
Applies electrical engineering principles to analyze, propose, design, program, test and troubleshoot control systems associated within complex material handling systems
Reviews contract documentation and customer specifications and creates equipment specifications and detailed design documentation for the development of appropriate control solutions
Supports realization team on project installation, commissioning and testing of control systems, traveling frequently as required
Develops technical documentation including control system specifications and engineering procedures and assists with creation of user manuals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical degree, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of four (4) years of controls engineering experience, preferably in a material-handling, industrial, or manufacturing environment. (Retrofit experience preferred.)
Advanced knowledge of PLC ladder logic and programming and proficiency in Siemens, Rockwell and Allen Bradley PLCs
Thorough understanding of fieldbus systems and I/O equipment, e.g., Profibus, Profinet, ASi, TCP/IP
Advanced understanding of other controls automation-related equipment, e.g. Bar code scanners, HMIs, Variable frequency drives
Preferred
Retrofit experience preferred
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
401K with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay with PTO package offerings
Safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement
Company
TGW Logistics
TGW Logistics is a foundation-owned company headquartered in Austria and a global leader in warehouse automation and warehouse logistics.
1001-5000 employees
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2025-08-21
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