ILUS - Controls Engineer II
About The Position
Develops new products for material handling applications, including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfillment, and robotic systems. Work includes developing specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, and PLC logic, sometimes with support from more senior engineers. Works closely with the team to design systems that meet product requirements and uses creativity and innovation to develop the standard product offering. The role includes domestic travel of up to 60% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States, and may require non-traditional working hours. Employees must comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures and support sustainable process outputs, continuous improvement, leading industry performance, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 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.
- Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, 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 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.
- Conduct on-site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and other performance metrics are met.
- Investigate product issues in the field and determine root causes.
- Comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
- Ensure sustainable process outputs that drive continuous improvement, industry performance, and customer satisfaction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
