Senior Controls Engineer

Daifuku•Erlanger, KY

13d•$85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs intelligent material handling systems, including conveyor and sortation systems, warehouse controls and execution software, robotics, and automated storage and retrieval systems. The Controls Team designs and models dynamic mechatronic systems, integrates and programs equipment-control devices, and interfaces with material delivery and sortation systems. The team coordinates with electrical design and project teams to document systems and maintain consistency across projects, using AutoCAD Electrical as needed to create device layouts, control schematics, panel layouts, and network and installation details. The Senior Controls Engineer designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. The role covers concept development, specifications and requirements, proof-of-concept and prototype implementation, detailed design, and transition to manufacturing. The engineer leads large projects or multiple smaller projects and provides direction and training to less-senior associates. Domestic travel in North America, mostly within the continental United States, is required up to 60%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 years of related experience.
Experience with industrial HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, and Schneider PLCs.
In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, and Schneider PLCs.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical, or related electrical CAD systems such as EPlan.
Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively.
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

Lead the conception and design of products that add value and address customer and market needs.
Collaborate with and lead other members of the development team in product development.
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.
Develop and test prototypes.
Conduct on-site beta testing to verify safety, reliability, and other performance metrics.
Investigate product issues in the field and determine root causes.
Lead projects and provide direction and training to less-senior associates.