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# Controls Design Engineer (EPMS)

- **Company:** Dematic
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer-Aided Design, Programming Tools, Emulators, Rslogix, Software Engineering, Control Structures
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

Dematic is excited to announce that we have opened several opportunities for Controls Design Engineers to join our world-class EMEA Engineering team on a permanent basis. If you have hands-on experience in controls software design activities and desire to further your career with a global leader in automated material handling systems, please apply below., *HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering as a minimum.*Experience in a similar role.*Extensive proven hands-on experience working within an industrial automation environment.*Advanced understanding of PLC development tools.*Good understanding of Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings.*Understanding of design requirements such as Machine Directive and its standards including safety standards.*Good understanding of distributed control systems.*Extensive understanding of software testing and emulation.*Previous use of CAD tools.*Understanding of automated warehouse desirable not essential.

## Description

Software Design Engineers play a vital role in performing Electrical and PLC software design/commissioning activities within the allocated cost and time scale constraints of the material-handling project. They also ensure the design/commissioning activities follow the correct methods and standards to meet the requirements of the customer's project., *To produce PLC software and/or visualization systems.*To emulate and test PLC software.*To interpret electrical schematics and design input information.*To lead controls engineering activities related to project design and implementation.*To lead controls engineering design teams.*Provide technical guidance.*Ensure systems designed and supplied are CE Compliant to the Machinery Directive*To produce of all associated documentation including, but not limited to, design calculations, design specifications, Method Statements and Risk Assessments, operation and maintenance manuals, and test specifications.*To commission controls systems on site and to provide support to system commissioning activities and training for the end user*To assist in the development of the global Dematic controls standard., *To maintain the Dematic image as a top-quality, professional company, by adopting an honest, professional and attentive approach.*To maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers, through the provision of a high-quality service.*To liaise with other Company Departments, Customers and sub-contractors.*To maintain and use wherever possible Dematic standards.*To comply with the company policies.*To promote personal and business continuous improvement and development of processes to achieve improved time cost and quality or project delivery.


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