Controls Engineer III

Overview

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America, a group company of Daifuku in Japan – the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods  are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

Daifuku is the world‑class leader in design, build, and installation of large‑scale airport baggage conveyor security systems. At Daifuku Airport America this division is named Airport Technologies (ATEC) because we specialize in traditional baggage systems as well as innovative airport material handling.

Our controls engineering team averages 10 years of experience because we value mentorship, growth, collaboration, and flexibility. Members of our team view their work as a career and we offer the opportunity to bring creativity to our innovative systems.

Controls experts in ATEC design and build expansive baggage conveyor systems. This unique skill set encompasses an understanding of mechanical, electrical, logistical, and software interactions implemented with sound engineering principles. If you have technical acumen, strong problem‑solving skills, and a penchant for creativity, this is a field for you.

As a Controls Engineer III, you will be a member of the team responsible for the electrical/controls portion of airport baggage security systems. You will design the electrical and/or software elements to meet the specifications within the project schedule and budget. Additionally, you will write the technical specifications, design the control panels, debug the PLC programs, and commission the systems.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Design electrical/PLC control systems, including specifying work for others, producing electrical device layout drawings, motor control panel drawings, and wiring schematics.
• Installation and technical support of PLC‑based hardware and software.
• Perform control system and software changes; create and modify system specifications and operating procedures.
• Program, troubleshoot, and repair sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters, and encoders.
• Coordinate controls design with other engineering disciplines and project management.
• Manage a team of controls engineers and delegate tasks as necessary.
• Participate in testing and commissioning efforts at major airports.
• Attend design review meetings with the customer.
• Support proposals and customer inquiries; estimate new project work.
• Meet timelines to ensure projects stay on schedule and on budget.

Basic Knowledge

• Engineering and Technology – Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.

Basic Skills & Abilities

• Time Management – Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the optimal course.
• Monitoring – Assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Verbal and Written Expression – Listening, understanding, and communicating information and ideas.
• Problem Sensitivity – Detecting when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Detail Oriented – Strong attention to detail.
• Conscientiousness – Thorough and diligent in one's duties.
• Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays to support customer service and change requests. Travel may be required for commissioning and on‑site engineering tasks. Off‑shift work may be necessary to support commissioning efforts.

Education & Experience

• BSEE, E.T. or relevant technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred five (5) years of experience in industrial automation controls design and commissioning.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC Control Logix programming.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Experience with material…