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# Network Engineer - Automation

- **Company:** KION GROUP AG
- **Location:** Wyoming, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,750.0 - $133,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, Cyber Security, Network Address Translation, Ethernet, Monitoring of Systems, IBM Systems Network Architecture, Subnetting, Local Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Modbus, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Tia Portal, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-engineer-automation-grand-rapids-mi--58bb9da7-3f2c-4110-b3fa-e9b29d1b9ca3

## About the Role

* Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
 * Strong leadership with ability to delegate tasks
 * Strong problem-solving skills
 * Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively in a team-based organization and with employees of all levels and backgrounds across all functions
 * Proficient customer-facing skills.
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Network Engineering preferred)
 * 5+ years of successful experience as a Network Engineer or related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above. Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable.
 * Experience with various industrial protocols including EIP, Modbus, CIP Safety, SafeLink, PROFINET, and PROFIsafe.
 * Experience designing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining Industrial and OT networks.
 * Proficient in advanced network design, including NAT, VLANs, Firewalls, subnetting, and routing.
 * Hirschmann Industrial System Network Engineer Certification or equivalent credentials.
 * TÜV Rhineland Functional Safety of Machinery Engineer Certification or equivalent credentials.
 * Experience with both Allen-Bradley PLCs; Siemens TIA Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
 * Experience in Material Handling/automation industry is an asset
 * Experience in a Engineering position that is project-based is an asset

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future.

## Description

Dematic has an immediate need for a Network Engineer in our Global Project Engineering standards group. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience with designing networks. They will have experience working in the material handling industry and with industrial automation to assist in the development and maintenance of network standards and to provide technical assistance and direction to project teams in their design of large data communications networks. This individual will also be responsible for the configuration and installation requirements of LANs/WANs using switching, routing, and monitoring technologies.We offer:Career DevelopmentCompetitive Compensation and BenefitsPay TransparencyGlobal OpportunitiesLearn 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 $90,750 - $133,100 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:Network Engineer - Network Engineering StandardsThe Network Engineer is a recognized leader in the field of OT Network systems for material handling. This role is responsible for developing and implementing innovative solutions, setting/standardizing technical direction for the company, and providing thought leadership and network design education both internally and externally.Primary responsibilities:Maintain North American Networking Standard Work.Maintain Ethernet training program, including Hirschmann CT1, CT2, CP1, and CP2 classes.Develop and maintain OT and fieldbus networking standards.Lead cross-functional OT networking team to align Dematic groups.Facilitate network technical reviews.Provide network design assistance to project teams.Provide network design reviews and validation.Provide network troubleshooting assistance to project teams.Conduit to Global Networking ArchitectureCyber Security responsibility.Team Responsibilities:Provide a high level of expertise to projects - Technical support, problem resolution, leadership, and technical integrationTechnical training to team members within the project engineering teamsProvide expertise on system level drawings to ensure the engineering team is fulfilling all technical, Standard and regulatory requirementsWork cross-functionally across disciplines and functions/departmentsPromote a culture of safety and compliance through open communication and empowermentIdentify opportunities and ideas to improve cost and efficiency.Assess appropriate disciplines and skillsets of resources to successfully deliver engineering content and documentationTravel up to 25% to project sites, customer meetings, support pre-sales activities, suppliers.What We are Looking for:Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.Strong leadership with ability to delegate tasksStrong problem-solving skillsExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively in a team-based organization and with employees of all levels and backgrounds across all functionsProficient customer-facing skills.Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Network Engineering preferred)5+ years of successful experience as a Network Engineer or related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above. Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable.Experience with various industrial protocols including EIP, Modbus, CIP Safety, SafeLink, PROFINET, and PROFIsafe.Experience designing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining Industrial and OT networks.Proficient in advanced network design, including NAT, VLANs, Firewalls, subnetting, and routing.Hirschmann Industrial System Network Engineer Certification or equivalent credentials.TÜV Rhineland Functional Safety of Machinery Engineer Certification or equivalent credentials.Experience with both Allen-Bradley PLCs; Siemens TIA Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).Experience in Material Handling/automation industry is an assetExperience in a Engineering position that is project-based is an assetApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future.#LI-RW1