Senior Controls Engineer

Daifuku; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental/401k with Employer Match

FSA/HSA Options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Daifuku in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking an experienced control systems designer. The role involves leading the design of industrial automation solutions, specifying operations for automated equipment, and guiding the transition to manufacturing. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Allen Bradley controls and AutoCAD Electrical.

Benefits include health, vision, dental plans, and a 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience required.
• Experience with sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design necessary.
• Knowledge of electrical and safety codes required.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the concepting and design of products.
• Collaborate with the development team on product development.
• Ensure products meet performance and cost demands.

Skills

Industrial automation systems knowledge

AutoCAD Electrical proficiency

Allen Bradley controls

Creative-thinking

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley control software and tools

Job description

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
• Prepare schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication
• Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs
• Maintain product development 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.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 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, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen Bradley controls/controllers
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical or other related electrical CAD systems
• 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
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language

Benefit Information

• Health/Vision/Dental/401k with Employer Match
• FSA/HSA Options
• Employee Assistance Program

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Federal Contractor

USD $85,000.00 - USD $130,000.00