Controls Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Controls Engineer I
Job Location:
US-KY-Erlanger, US-KY-Erlanger, US-IL-Bolingbrook, US-MI-Grand Rapids
# of Openings: 1
Company Division: ILUS
OverviewDaifuku 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 SummaryThe 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 consistency 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.
Contribute to the development of new products for material handling applications including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfillment, and robotic systems. Includes development of specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, PLC logic. May work with support of more senior engineers. Works closely with the overall team to design systems meeting the product requirements. Uses creativity and innovation to design the standard product offering.
ResponsibilitiesFollow established engineering standards and best practices including software revision control
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience
- Experience, such as an internship, with the material handling industry
- Experience with various industrial HMI and SCADA systems
- Experience with Allen-Bradley controls/controllers or Schneider PLCs a plus
- Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA
- Knowledge of controls/controllers and PLCs a plus
- Proficient with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
- 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
- Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match
- FSA/HSA
- Employee Assistance Program
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
SalaryUSD $70,000.00 - USD $80,000.00
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