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Controls Product Engineer

Dematic
$77,600 - $97,000
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
507 Plymouth Avenue Northeast (Show on map)
Mar 18, 2026
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Controls Product Engineer in our Research and Development group to join our team and play a pivotal role in the development and success of our product offerings. The Controls Product Engineer will be responsible for performing a range of tasks from simple to complex including develop standards for embedded computers- hardware and operating systems. We offer: * Career Development * Competitive Compensation and Benefits * Pay Transparency * Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $77,600 - $97,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Tasks and Qualifications: What You Will Do in this Role: Develop standards for embedded computers- hardware and operating systems Develop planning of product development objectives Guide and complete preparation of design layouts, and other specifications Develop review of results to determine product performance in the intended manner Develop prototypes for testing and provide technical assistance on design feasibility Develop standardization materials, components and assemblies Develop and maintain records of all inventive ideas, designs, and basic improvements Guide resolution of and document product issues for future reference Perform and Guide the review of product designs to ensure designs and/or revisions avoid infringements of patents that are not controlled by the company Work with Legal department to complete invention disclosure forms when unique IP has been developed Work with Customer Service department to ensure appropriate product performance Travel may be required to ensure proper installation at new sites and for troubleshooting if product is experiencing issues Apply skills to resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practices independently Team Leadership Display a high level of critical thinking to bring successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional problems What We are Looking For: Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field Combined degree and experience in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics a plus 2+ years of experience in industry Strong leadership skills Experience in the material handling industry Experience with embedded systems and OS (Windows LTSC) Experience with RTOS (QNX, Linux) and hypervisors a plus Experience with AutoCAD a plus Strong analytical skills Applications system experience a plus UL, NEC, CE Standards experience a plus Past experience with PLCs Siemens and Allen Bradley a plus #LI-DP1