Senior Controls Engineer

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6 Locations
In-Office or Remote
85K-125K Annually
Senior level
Automation
The Role
Designs and develops industrial control systems for automated material-handling equipment. Responsibilities include PLC programming, control-panel schematics, HMI and SCADA integration, prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and leading large or multiple projects. The role collaborates with electrical and project teams, supports manufacturing transitions, mentors junior engineers, and conducts onsite beta testing. Domestic travel within North America may reach 40%.
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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

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 transition to manufacturing. Leads large projects or multiple smaller projects and provides direction and training to less-senior associates.

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.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 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
  • Proficient with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical or other related electrical CAD systems such as EPlan
  • 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 read, speak and understsand the English language. 

Benefit Information:

  • Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match
  • FSA/HSA 
  • Employee Assistance Program 

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Job Posting Min SalaryUSD $85,000.00 Job Posting Max SalaryUSD $125,000.00

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 6 years of related experience
  • Experience with industrial HMI and SCADA systems
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley controls/controllers
  • Experience with Schneider PLCs
  • In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical or related electrical CAD systems such as EPLAN
  • Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals
  • Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and 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 work style
  • Ability to work non-traditional hours
  • Ability to read, speak, and understand English
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The Company
1,527 Employees
Year Founded: 1937

What We Do

Since its founding in 1937, Daifuku has been providing customers worldwide with optimal and best solutions to enhance their global competitiveness, as a comprehensive material handling system manufacturer and integrator. Material handling systems have attracted attention in recent years as a key component of social infrastructure that addresses social issues such as labor shortages and productivity bottlenecks. The emergence of new products and services gives rise to new consumer needs and a fresh sense of value, which in turn significantly transforms the structure of product sales channels and logistics. By leveraging our technology and expertise cultivated over many years, we will respond to the diversified and sophisticated logistical requirements of customers. Daifuku Group accounts India: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diipl/ USA: https://www.linkedin.com/company/daifuku-north-america/ Oceania: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcs-group/

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