Controls Engineer III

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.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

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

The Senior Controls Engineer II designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. Includes development of specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, PLC logic, and solutions that deliver exceptional customer value. Works closely with the overall project team to design systems meeting the project requirements. Uses creativity and innovation to tailor the standard product offering to meet customer needs. Leads large projects and directs the work of assigned team members. Performs duties with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

Based on customer specifications and scope documentation, designs system layouts, schematics, and control devices, usually for large projects or multiple small projects

Performs diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making

Leads large projects by defining and issuing work to assigned team members or runs multiple small projects with minimal direction

Creates all project documents according to internal processes to ensure that designs meet customer expectations

Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication

Maintains a progress schedule that meets project milestones

Provides documentation and support to the field wiring team

Creates Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs

Works closely with the Software Engineering team to integrate control solutions

Performs on-site commissioning

Performs system validation according to scope documentation and project requirements

Directs assigned team in the field and assigns priorities consistent with project needs; reports progress to project and engineering management

Ensures that all project checklists and electronic documents created by the project team are complete and archived

Provides input to the project lessons learned process

Reviews customer specifications and scope documentation for quotation and clarification

Performs process checks and design reviews

Provides back-up for Engineering Managers

Follows engineering standards

Travels up to 50%

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience

Minimum of 8 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

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Federal Contractor

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