Senior Aftermarket Controls Engineer - Leadership

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental

401k with match

Pet Insurance

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an experienced Aftermarket Controls Engineering Leader to design, modify, commission, and support control systems for existing material handling solutions. You will manage a team of controls engineers and contribute technical leadership on modernization, upgrades, and retrofits.

The role partners with Aftermarket Sales, Applications Engineering, Software Engineering, and Field Services to deliver innovative controls solutions that enhance

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD electrical design and documentation.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Omron PLC platforms.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems and industrial communication networks.
• Familiarity with QNX operating systems and material handling software architectures.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution and control panel design.
• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of controls engineers, including staffing and development.
• Plan resource allocation based on project priorities and commitments.
• Establish departmental objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and project performance metrics.
• Conduct design reviews, process audits, and QA checks.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Support succession planning and professional development.
• Travel up to 40% in North America, mostly within the Continental U.S.

Skills

Industrial automation

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC platforms

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Electrical panel design

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an experienced Aftermarket Controls Engineering Leader to design, modify, commission, and support control systems for existing material handling solutions. You will manage a team of controls engineers and contribute technical leadership on modernization, upgrades, and retrofits.

The role partners with Aftermarket Sales, Applications Engineering, Software Engineering, and Field Services to deliver innovative controls solutions that enhance