Controls Engineer

Daifuku•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Daifuku develops, manufactures, integrates, and installs intelligent material handling systems, including conveyor and sortation systems, order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures. The Controls Engineer develops products for material handling applications such as conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfillment, and robotic systems. The role may include developing specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, and PLC logic, sometimes with support from more senior engineers. The engineer works with the broader team to create standard products that meet product requirements, manufacturing needs, and customer and market demands.

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 risk assessment execution.
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.

Responsibilities

Concept, design, develop, and engineer products that address customer and market needs.
Collaborate with and review the work of other members of the development team.
Ensure developed products fit current and future manufacturing operations and meet competitive performance and cost demands.
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 verify safety, reliability, and other performance metrics.
Investigate product issues in the field and determine their root causes.
Travel domestically up to 40% in North America, mostly within the continental United States.