Controls Engineer II - PLC & Robotics for Material Handling

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop products for material handling applications, including conveyors, sortation, and robotic systems.

The role involves creating specifications, control schematics, PLC logic, and beta testing while collaborating with a cross-functional team. Domestic travel up to 40% is expected; a BS in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of related experience are required.

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.
• Experience with Allen Bradley control software and tools.
• Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design including execution of risk assessments.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA.
• Knowledge of controls/controllers and PLCs.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• 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.
• Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000

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 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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team oriented

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Ability to learn new technologies

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Multi-tasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley control software

AutoCAD Electrical

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop products for material handling applications, including conveyors, sortation, and robotic systems.

The role involves creating specifications, control schematics, PLC logic, and beta testing while collaborating with a cross-functional team. Domestic travel up to 40% is expected; a BS in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of related experience are required.