Controls Engineer II
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation
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Job overview
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is hiring a Controls Engineer II. The Controls Engineer II develops new products for material handling applications, including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfillment, and robotic systems. This role involves creating specifications, device layout drawings, and control schematics, and may work with support from senior engineers. The engineer collaborates with the team to design systems that meet product requirements, using creativity and innovation to develop standard product offerings.
Key focus areas include Concept, design, develop and engineer products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs, Collaborate and review with others on the development team to develop products, and Ensure products developed fit with current and future manufacturing operations.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Electrical Engineering Or Equivalent and 2+ Years Related Experience. Important skills include PLC Logic Development, Allen Bradley Control Software, Allen Bradley Tools, Electrical Codes, Safety Codes For Machine And Equipment Design, and Risk Assessments. Preferred (not required): Multi-Tasking and Learning New Technologies.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
2 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Controls Engineer II
Job Location
US-KY-Erlanger | US-IL-Bolingbrook | US-MI-Grand Rapids
of Openings 1 Company Division ILUS
Overview
About Us
Daifuku is the nation's leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.
If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
Develops new products for material handling applications including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfilment, and robotic systems.Includes development of specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, PLC logic. May work with support of more senior engineers. Works closely with the overall team to design systems meeting the product requirements. Uses creativity and innovation to design the standard product offering.
Responsibilities
Concept, design, develop and engineer products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs
Collaborate and review with others on the development team to develop products
Ensure products developed fit with current and future manufacturing operations
Ensure products developed meet competitive and market demands for performance and cost
Specify and develop a sequence of operations of automated equipment
Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication
Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs
Maintain product develop schedules and cost estimates
Follow established engineering standards and best practices including software revision control
Perform prototype development and testing
Perform on site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and other performance metrics are met
Investigate product issues in the field and determine root cause
Domestic travel up to 40% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of related experience
Experience with sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design required
Experience with Allen Bradley control software and tools required
Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design including execution of risk assessments required
Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA
Knowledge of controls/controllers and PLCs
Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical
Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team-oriented and collaborative
Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to learn new technologies
Self-motivated
Ability to work non-traditional hours
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Job Posting Min Salary
USD $80,000.00
Job Posting Max Salary
USD $90,000.00
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
2026-20998
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