ILUS - Controls Engineer I

Daifuku•Bolingbrook, IL

17h

About The Position

Develops new products for material handling applications, including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfillment, and robotic systems. The role includes developing specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, and PLC logic, and may involve support from more senior engineers. The Controls Engineer I works closely with the overall team to design systems that meet product requirements and uses creativity and innovation to design standard product offerings. The position includes product design and development, prototype development and testing, onsite beta testing, and investigation of product issues in the field. Domestic travel of up to 40% in North America is required, mostly within the Continental United States. The role may require non-traditional working hours.

Requirements

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.
Experience with Allen Bradley control software and tools.
Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design, including execution of risk assessments.
Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA.
Knowledge of controls/controllers and PLCs.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn new technologies.
Self-motivated.
Ability to work non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

Concept, design, develop, and engineer products that add value and address customer and market needs.
Collaborate with and review work alongside others on the development team.
Ensure developed products fit current and future manufacturing operations.
Ensure developed products meet competitive and market demands for performance and cost.
Specify and develop sequences of operations for automated equipment.
Prepare schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication.
Develop programmable logic controller (PLC) programs.
Maintain product development schedules and cost estimates.
Follow established engineering standards and best practices, including software revision control.
Perform prototype development and testing.
Perform onsite beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and other performance metrics are met.
Investigate product issues in the field and determine root causes.