Senior Controls Engineer
Dematic · Grand Rapids, MI · 3 wk ago
Engineering$108k–$158k/yrFull-time
Tasks and Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
What We Are Looking for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics).
- Prior experience leading project technical deliverables, prefer material handling project experience.
- 8+ 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%.