Network Engineer

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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
In-Office
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Dematic Corp. has an immediate opening for a Network Engineer within our Lifecycle Services and Solutions – Modernizations & Upgrades organization. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of five years of experience in network design, along with domain expertise in material handling and industrial automation environments.
The Network Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of network architectures across Dematic’s projects. This role provides technical leadership and guidance to project teams in the design and implementation of large-scale data communication networks.
Key responsibilities include defining configuration and installation standards for LAN and WAN environments, leveraging switching, routing, and network monitoring technologies. This individual plays a critical role in ensuring consistency, scalability, and reliability across deployed solutions.
What 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 $64,000 - $116,400 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.We offer:Tasks and Qualifications:

This Is What You Will Do in This Role:

· Design, specify, and configure networks supporting SCADA, PLC, and industrial automation systems.

o Define and document network segmentation strategies.

o Contribute to cybersecurity design requirements and best practices.

o Review and validate network design drawings for accuracy and compliance.

· Provide technical oversight for Operational Technology (OT) network design and support cross-functional project teams.

· Coordinate network equipment configuration, including defining physical interfaces, communication protocols, IP addressing schemes, VLAN structures, and firewall rules.

· Support the design and implementation of OT network architectures to ensure reliable and secure system performance.

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues across network devices and infrastructure in both development and operational environments.

· Assist in developing network solutions for new projects by analyzing system designs and RFQ specifications.

· Maintain current knowledge of industry technologies, standards, and best practices through ongoing training, certifications, and professional development.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

· Strong understanding of industrial plant-floor network infrastructure, including clear differentiation between IT and OT environments.

· Solid background in industrial automation systems and architectures.

· Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals, including routers, switches, and VLAN design.

· Strong expertise in firewalls and industrial cybersecurity principles.

· Experience designing and supporting Industrial DMZ architectures.

· Hands-on experience with IoT-connected devices in industrial environments.

· Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and architectures, such as OPC.

· Relevant certifications (e.g., Belden/Hirschmann, Cisco, or equivalent industrial networking credentials) preferred.

Core Competencies

· Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues in dynamic environments.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Ability to conduct network audits and provide recommendations on architecture, equipment layout, cabling, and infrastructure design.

· Collaborative team player who provides technical guidance and supports cross-functional initiatives.

· Experience presenting and communicating network standards and best practices to internal teams and stakeholders.

Additional Requirements

· Willingness to travel up to 40% and work additional hours as needed to support project and business demands.

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Year Founded: 2006

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Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries. We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers. Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry. With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally. Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales

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