Controls Engineer - ASRS

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!

Job Summary

Designs control systems and power distribution systems for industrial material handling solutions. Includes development of specifications, device layout drawings, control and power schematics, PLC and QNX logic, and implementing solutions that deliver exceptional customer value. Works closely with the overall project team to design systems that exceed the project requirements. Uses creativity and innovation to tailor standard product offerings to meet customer needs.

Leads project work and provide direction to less-senior team members.

Essential Functions

• Performs diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility
• Designs new control systems and power distribution systems for industrial material handling systems and proposes modifications to existing equipment; customizes standard designs based on customer specifications and scope documents
• Reviews customer specifications and scope documentation for quotation and clarification
• Designs system layouts, schematics, and control devices
• Creates control sequence of operation documents to ensure that designs meet customer expectations
• Maintains progress schedules that meet project milestones
• Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication
• Provides documentation and support to the field wiring team
• Creates Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs; configures and implements systems that use the QNX operating system
• Works closely with the Software Engineering team to integrate control solutions
• Performs on-site commissioning to implement and validate the system design
• Leads and directs project work and less-senior team members
• Performs process checks and reviews the output by other team members
• Travels up to 50%

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in engineering design and project execution, preferably in the material handling industry

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Requirements

• Experience with various industrial HMI and SCADA systems and QNX OS a plus
• Experience with Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, Schneider PLCs, and Omron PLCs a plus
• Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Visio
• Ability to speak Japanese is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced result-oriented environment
• Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers

• 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

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