Controls Engineer I
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation
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Job overview
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is hiring a Controls Engineer I. The Controls Engineer I contributes to the development of new products for material handling applications, including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfillment, and robotic systems. This role involves developing specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, and PLC logic, often with the support of senior engineers. The engineer will work closely 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 Related and Travel Up To 40% Domestic. Important skills include AutoCAD Electrical, Allen Bradley Control Software, HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and Attention To Detail. Preferred (not required): Multi-Tasking and Sortation And Conveyance Equipment Design.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
None
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 I
Job Location
US-KY-Erlanger | US-MI-Grand Rapids | US-IL-Bolingbrook
of Openings 1 Shift 1st Shift Company Division ILUS
Overview
About Us
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.
If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!
Department Summary
The Controls Team Focuses on the design and modeling of a diverse range of dynamic mechatronic systems. This includes the integration and programming of the devices that will control the equipment and interface with material delivery and sortation systems throughout the plant. Works with the electrical design and overall project teams to document systems, coordinate electrical standardization and ensure consistence between projects. Designs and drafts control systems for material handling solutions using AutoCAD Electrical as needed. Drawing sets include device layout drawings, control schematics, panel layouts, and network and installation details.
Job Summary
Contribute to the development of 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
Support prototype development and testing
Support 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 engineering field, or equivalent experience
Experience, such as an internship, with the material handling industry
Experience with sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design preferred
Experience with Allen Bradley control software and tools preferred
Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design including execution of risk assessments preferred
Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA
Knowledge of controls/controllers and PLCs preferred
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical preferred
Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team-oriented and collaborative
Benefit Information:
Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match
FSA/HSA
Employee Assistance Program
Federal Contractor
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Job Posting Min Salary
USD $70,000.00
Job Posting Max Salary
USD $80,000.00
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
2025-20862
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