ILUS - Controls Engineer I (Entry Level)

Daifuku•Erlanger, KY

11d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

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. Position 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience
Experience, such as an internship, with the material handling industry
Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA
Proficient with AutoCAD or 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
Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
Domestic travel up to 40% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States

Nice To Haves

Experience with various industrial HMI and SCADA systems
Experience with Allen-Bradley controls/controllers or Schneider PLCs a plus
Knowledge of controls/controllers and PLCs a plus

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