Controls Engineer

Daifuku•Erlanger, KY

11d•$85,000 - $95,000

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 develops products for material handling applications such as 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 working 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 role includes product design and development, automated equipment sequencing, control panel documentation, PLC programming, prototype development and testing, and investigation of product issues. Domestic travel within North America, mostly in the continental United States, may be up to 60%. Employees must comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures and support sustainable process outputs, continuous improvement, strong industry performance, and customer satisfaction.

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.
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 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.
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 and support sustainable process outputs and continuous improvement.
Travel domestically up to 60% in North America, mostly within the continental United States.