Sr. Controls Engineer I - Daifuku

About Us

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Department Summary

The Controls Team Focuses on the design and modeling of a diverse range of dynamic mechatronic systems.  This includes the integration and programming of the devices that will control the equipment and interface with material delivery and sortation systems throughout the plant. Works with the electrical design and overall project teams to document systems, coordinate electrical standardization and ensure consistence between projects. Designs and drafts control systems for material handling solutions using AutoCAD Electrical as needed. Drawing sets include device layout drawings, control schematics, panel layouts, and network and installation details.

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer III Develops new products for material handling applications including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfilment, and robotic systems. Includes development of specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics,PLC logic.. May work with support of more senior engineers. Works closely with the overall team to design systems meeting the product requirements. Uses creativity and innovation to design the standard product offering. 

• Concept, design, develop and engineer products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs

• Collaborate and review 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

• Travel up to 30%

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years of material handling 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

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