ILUS - Controls Engineer I

Daifuku•Bolingbrook, IL

About The Position

Daifuku is a U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems, designing, manufacturing, integrating, and installing intralogistics solutions. The Controls Engineer I contributes to developing new products for material handling applications, including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfillment, and robotic systems. The role develops specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, and PLC logic, and may work with support from more senior engineers. The engineer works with the broader team to design systems that meet product requirements and uses creativity and innovation to develop standard product offerings. The position may require domestic travel of up to 60% in North America, mostly within the continental United States. The role may also require working non-traditional hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience such as an internship within the material handling industry.
Experience with sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design.
Experience with Allen-Bradley control software and tools.
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.
Ability to speak, read, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design, including execution of risk assessments.

Responsibilities

Concept, design, develop, and engineer products that add value and address customer and market needs.
Collaborate with and review work alongside other members of the development team.
Ensure products fit current and future manufacturing operations.
Ensure 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.
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 causes.