ILUS - Senior Controls Engineer I

Daifuku-Intralogistics-America; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks an experienced electrical controls engineer to design and model control systems for industrial material handling solutions. The role includes concepting new ideas, defining specifications, prototyping, and leading transitions to manufacturing.

You will guide large projects and mentor junior staff, working with AutoCAD Electrical and PLC programming to deliver robust automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Experience with industrial HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls and Schneider PLCs.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical or EPlan.
• Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead concepting and design of products that add value for customers and markets.
• Collaborate with the development team to create and refine products.
• Ensure designs align with current and future manufacturing operations.
• Develop PLC programs and control system schematics and specifications.
• Prepare schedules and cost estimates for product development and testing.
• Perform prototype development and on-site beta testing for safety and performance.

Skills

HMI/SCADA experience

Allen-Bradley controls

Schneider PLCs

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

Team leadership

Electrical system design

Multi-tasking & deadline driven

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Overview

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.

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 60% 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

Benefit Information:

• Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match/Pet Insurance


• FSA/HSA


• Employee Assistance Program

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Federal Contractor