Entry-Level Controls Engineering Technician - Grand Rapids, MI - PCK415-17990
Company: Dematic Corporation
Location: USA - MI - Grand Rapids
Req ID: 49596
Position Title: Entry-Level Controls Engineering Technician - Grand Rapids, MI
Experience Level: Entry Level
Education Required: Associates Degree or equivalent experience
Travel Required: Yes
Company Description:
Dematic is a global engineering company that provides a comprehensive range of intelligent warehouse logistics and materials handling solutions. With a global knowledge network of more than 4,000 skilled logistics professionals, Dematic is able to provide customers with a unique perspective in world-class materials handling solution design. Our commitment to solution development, combined with engineering centers and manufacturing plants in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, ensures Dematic has the range and capability to provide reliable, flexible, cost-effective solutions globally. Our successful track record has led to the development and implementation of more than 5,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium, and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors. Dematic generates a global business volume of approximately $1.3 billion.
Dematic is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
Job Description:
Dematic Corp. has multiple needs for Entry-Level Controls Engineering Technicians in our Grand Rapids, MI office. Trade school graduates or candidates with a two year Associates degree in a mechatronics, electrical, or engineering technology program are highly preferred. The successful candidates must have the below qualifications:
* Knowledge of PLC Controls Programming using Allen Bradley, Modicon or Siemens processors
* Knowledge AutoCAD Electrical or Mechanical
* Knowledge of industrial network applications, such as Ethernet IP, Device Net, Control Net, Profi-bus, AS-I, and CAN.
* Ability to read field wiring and panel wiring schematics, validate, troubleshoot and correct I/O and other control device issues
* Willing to travel on short notice and spend more than 50% of the time traveling.
* Willing to be on call and travel on short notice.
* Willing to work weekends, holidays and off shifts.
* Ability to write concise, clear, and complete trip reports in the time frame required according to Dematic procedures.
* Knowledge in the use of personal computers for word processing, spreadsheets, data base functions and communications. Understanding personal computer hardware setup and software configuration required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Engineering Technician receives direction and guidance from controls engineers and managers to support the design, validation and commissioning of simple to highly complex material handling projects. Some of the
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES are:
* Create and maintain project folders, checklists and initial template documents in project data repository
* Prepare layouts and electrical schematics
* Perform order entry of controls cabinets and external controls devices
* Prepare I/O lists for PLC program generation tool
* COnfigure PLC program using standard library routines
* Emulate PLC programs in house using modeling tools
* Perform I/O checkout, troubleshooting, and PLC program validation at customer jobsites
* Provide on-site support as needed during commissioning and after commissioning is completed
* Archive project documentation per Department guidelines
Job Family Responsibilities:
Participates in semi-complex engineering related studies, processes, designs, inspections and/or quality audits. Supports the gathering, recording and maintaining engineering specific information. Supports the preparation of semi-complex charts, graphs and diagrams to illustrate various engineering procedures. Provides support with semi-complex testing and troubleshooting in a variety of engineering tasks. Participates in assembling semi-complex prototypes and ensures proper interaction of components. Participates in documenting semi-complex internal engineering procedures via simple text, charts, graphs and diagrams. Participates in semi-complex specification development or preparation.
Key Working Relationships:
Primarily intra-organizational contacts and limited external contacts.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex,
age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal,
state or local protected class.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs semi-complex work within technical or paraprofessional area. Effectively identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is not difficult or complex. Refers complex, unusual problems to others.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
