Senior Controls Engineer

About Daifuku

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!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions.
• Includes concepting new ideas, developing specifications and requirements, implementing proof of concepts and prototypes, performing high level and detailed designing, and leading the transition to manufacturing.
• Leads large projects or multiple smaller projects and provides direction and training to less-senior associates.
• Lead in the concepting and design of products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs
• Lead and collaborate 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 60% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience

Minimum of 6 years of related experience

• Experience with industrial HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers and Schneider PLCs In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, and Schneider PLCs Proficient with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical or other related electrical CAD systems such as EPlan Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively
• 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

Benefits

• Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match/Pet

Insurance

FSA/HSA Employee Assistance Program EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Federal Contractor If you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email HR-ILUS@daifukuna.com