Controls Field Engineer II (Airport Seattle)

Daifuku Airport America Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Airport America Corporation, Seattle, seeks a Controls Field Engineer II to support on-site BHS control systems for SEA projects. You will interpret PLC and electrical drawings and assist maintenance teams in troubleshooting and commissioning tasks.

The role demands hands-on experience with sensors, encoders, motors, frequency inverters, and visualization systems, plus the ability to work flexible hours to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• BSEE, E.T. or relevant technical degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical/PLC control systems incl. device/layout drawings; motor control panel drawings; and wiring schematics.
• Technical support and troubleshooting of PLC based hardware and software.
• Understand control system functionalities.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and repair sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters and encoders.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Monitoring

Verbal & Written Communication

Problem Sensitivity

Conscientiousness

Time Flexibility

Education

BSEE or ET degree

Relevant technical degree

Tools

Electrical Schematics

PLC Hardware

Sensors & Encoders

Visualization Systems

Job description

Controls Field Engineer II (Airport Seattle)

Job Location

US-WA-Seattle

Overview

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

The company is currently seeking a Controls Field Engineer.

Daifuku is the world class leader in design, build, and installation of large scale, airport baggage conveyor security systems. Daifuku has delivered and is currently in the process of delivering multiple large baggage handling systems (BHS) to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Responsibilities

As a Field Controls Engineer for SeaTac Onsite Operational Support, you will be responsible for onsite expertise for operating the BHS along with the operational and maintenance teams onsite. You will be trained in the Daifuku standards and designs specific to the SEA projects so that you can help identify and troubleshoot issues.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Interpret electrical/PLC control systems including device/layout drawings; motor control panel drawings; and wiring schematics.
• Technical support and troubleshooting of PLC based hardware and software.
• Understand control system functionalities.
• Configure (for replacements), troubleshoot, and repair: sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters and encoders.
• Be available for peak times, weekends, nights, or holidays as required by the customer.

Basic Knowledge

• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of systems and services.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Basic Skills & Abilities

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate course.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of you, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Verbal and Written Expression and Recognition - Listening to, understanding, and communicating information and ideas through spoken or written words and sentences.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong, or is likely to go wrong, even if the solution to the problem is not obvious.
• Conscientiousness - Thorough and diligent in one's duties. Recognizes tasks that need to be completed and facilitates the completion of those tasks independently.
• Occasionally working extended hours, weekends, and holidays in support of customer needs.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• BSEE, E.T. or relevant technical degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Equivalent combination of