Controls Engineer

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking a Controls Engineer III to design control systems for industrial material handling solutions. You will develop specifications, device layouts, control schematics, and PLC logic while guiding project teams to meet customer needs.

You will lead large projects, tailor standard offerings to customer requirements, and ensure delivery within schedules and budgets. Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems; Allen‑Bradley controls/controllers and Schneider PLCs.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical or E‑Plan.
• Ability to lead a team and achieve project goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead concepting and design of value-added products solving customer needs.
• Collaborate with the development team to build new products.
• Ensure products fit current and future manufacturing operations.
• Align product performance with market demands for cost and performance.
• Specify and develop a sequence of operations for automated equipment.
• Prepare control panel schematics and specifications.
• Develop PLC programs.
• Maintain development schedules and cost estimates.
• Follow engineering standards and version control practices.
• Prototype development and testing.
• Conduct on-site beta testing to verify safety and performance.
• Investigate field issues and determine root causes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

E‑Plan

HMI/SCADA systems

Allen‑Bradley controls

Schneider PLCs

Job description

Controls Engineer

Job Location: US | US-MI-Grand Rapids | US-UT-Salt Lake City | US-IL-Bolingbrook | US-KY-Erlanger

Job Details

# of Openings: 3 | Shift: 1st Shift | Company Division: ILUS

Overview

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!

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer III designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. Includes development of specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, PLC logic, and solutions that deliver exceptional customer value. Works closely with the overall project team to design systems meeting the project requirements. Uses creativity and innovation to tailor the standard product offering to meet customer needs. Leads large projects and directs the work of assigned team members. Performs duties with minimal direction.

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.
• Prepare schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication.
• Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs.
• Maintain product development 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 E‑Plan.
• 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 understand the English language.

Benefits

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

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Federal Contractor

Salary

• Min Salary: USD $90,000.00
• Max Salary: USD $110,000.00