Dematic · 20 hours ago
Controls Technician
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$42K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expDematic is a company focused on providing solutions in automation and engineering. They are seeking a Controls Technician who will perform electrical and controls system audits, collaborate with project engineering teams, and support installation and commissioning activities at customer sites.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive electrical and controls system audits at customer sites
Assess and document Legacy (point to point) and distributed controls architectures, including Ethernet, Asi, CAN, Profibus and other fieldbus networks
Evaluate controls power distributions systems
Verify proper configs and performance of Ethernet-based industrial networks (managed and unmanaged switches, Hirschman, AB )
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or risks in existing controls equipment relative to the defined controls scope
Collaborate with internal project engineering teams to align audit results with project scopes
Interface directly with customers to clarify requirements and support follow-up actions
Prepare clear, detailed technical documentation and audit reports
Support commissioning support to the Electrical and Mechanical installation teams on active brownfield projects, supporting demolition and pre-commissioning activities
Seek advice and guidance from controls project engineering leads on non-routine or more complex equipment and areas of the system
Identify problems as they occur and take appropriate steps to solve them
Provide regular Commissioning status/progress updates to Dematic leadership
Support on-site Reliability, Performance, and Volume Testing, System Start-up, Go-Live, and post Go-Live customer support for Dematic projects
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred (Electrical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering preferred)
3-5 years of successful experience in a related field experience
Willingness to travel to customer sites (approximately 80%)
Experience in brownfield projects at customer sites
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC based control systems
Experience with Bihl and Wiedermann software tools (Asi Controls Tools, ASIMON)
Proven ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision
Strong customer facing communication skills
In-depth understanding of centralized and distributed controls architectures
Working knowledge of industrial fieldbus networks and software tools
Ethernet
Profibus
Profinet
CAN
Hirschman Hi-vision
Knowledge of safety systems and standards (NFPA79, UL)
Solid understanding of controls power distribution systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and other controls documentation
Demonstrated basic knowledge of professional behavior principles and skills including communication, collaboration, courage, training, and teamwork
Benefits
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
Company
Dematic
Dematic designs, builds, and supports intelligent automated solutions empowering and sustaining the future of commerce for its customers in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Hasan Dandashly
President & CEO
Michael Larsson
EVP and CEO Americas Region
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