Controls Engineer

Daifuku Job OpportunityDaifuku is the nation's leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you.Job Summary: Develops new products for material handling applications including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfillment, 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.ResponsibilitiesConcept, design, develop and engineer products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needsCollaborate and review with others on the development team to develop productsEnsure products developed fit with current and future manufacturing operationsEnsure products developed meet competitive and market demands for performance and costSpecify and develop a sequence of operations of automated equipmentPrepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabricationDevelop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programsMaintain product develop schedules and cost estimatesFollow established engineering standards and best practices including software revision controlPerform prototype development and testingPerform on site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and other performance metrics are metInvestigate product issues in the field and determine root causeDomestic travel up to 40% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experienceMinimum of 2 years of related experienceExperience with sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design requiredExperience with Allen Bradley control software and tools requiredKnowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design including execution of risk assessments requiredKnowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADAKnowledge of controls/controllers and PLCsProficient with AutoCAD ElectricalAbility to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsTeam-oriented and collaborativeCreative-thinking and problem-solving skillsAbility to learn new technologiesSelf-motivatedAbility to work non-traditional hoursEOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/VeteransFederal ContractorIf you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email View email address on click.appcast.io