ILUS - Senior Controls Engineer II

Daifuku•Grand Rapids, MI

15d

About The Position

Designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. Includes concepting new ideas, developing specifications and requirements, implementing proof of concepts and prototypes, performing high level and detailed designing, and leading the transistion to manufacturing. Leads large projects or multiple smaller projects and provides direction and training to less-senior associates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 years of related experience
Experience with sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design required
Experience with Allen Bradley control software and tools required
Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design including execution of risk assessments required
In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, AllenBradley controls/controllers
Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical or other related electrical CAD systems
Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively
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

Responsibilities

Lead in the concepting and design of products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs
Lead and collaborate 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
Perform prototype development and testing
Perform on site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and other performance metrics are met
Investigate product issues in the field and determine root cause
Domestic travel up to 40% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States.