Controls Engineer II: PLC & Robotics for Intralogistics

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation in Bolingbrook, IL, seeks a Controls Engineer II to design and develop control systems for material handling equipment, conveyors, and robotics. You will create specifications, schematics, PLC programs, and collaborate with a cross-functional team.

Travel up to 40% in North America; requires a BS in Electrical Eng or related field, 2+ years experience, and proficiency with Allen-Bradley, AutoCAD Electrical, HMI/SCADA. EOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of 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.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA.
• Knowledge of controls/controllers and PLCs.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Logic an d Controller (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.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI/SCADA

Control systems design

Robotics integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation in Bolingbrook, IL, seeks a Controls Engineer II to design and develop control systems for material handling equipment, conveyors, and robotics. You will create specifications, schematics, PLC programs, and collaborate with a cross-functional team.

Travel up to 40% in North America; requires a BS in Electrical Eng or related field, 2+ years experience, and proficiency with Allen-Bradley, AutoCAD Electrical, HMI/SCADA. EOE.