ILUS - Controls Engineer III

Daifuku•Erlanger, KY

About The Position

The Controls Engineer III develops new products for material-handling applications, including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfillment, and robotic systems. The role involves developing specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, and PLC logic, and may include 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 includes domestic travel of up to 60% in North America, mostly within the continental United States. Employees must comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures and help ensure sustainable process outputs that support continuous improvement, industry-leading performance, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 4 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 conducting 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

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 product 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 operation 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 on-site beta testing to verify safety, reliability, and other performance metrics.
Investigate product issues in the field and determine root causes.
Comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures and support continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.