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Daifuku North America · 5 days ago

ILUS - Senior Controls Engineer II

Sangamon County, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Daifuku North America is a leader in industrial automation solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer II to design control systems for material handling solutions. The role involves leading projects, developing specifications, and ensuring product performance and cost-effectiveness while providing direction to less-senior associates.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingProduct Design

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

Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication

Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs

Maintain product develop 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

Qualification

Allen Bradley control softwareIndustrial automation systemsSortationConveyance equipmentAutoCAD ElectricalElectricalSafety codesMulti-taskTeam leadershipProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCreative-thinkingSelf-motivated

Required

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

In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, AllenBradley 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

Benefits

Health/Vision/Dental/401k with Employer Match

FSA/HSA Options

Employee Assistance Program

Company

Daifuku North America

Daifuku North America, Inc., headquartered in Michigan, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, installation, and service provider of integrated material handling systems with sales and manufacturing locations throughout the continent.

Founded in 2020

Hobart, Indiana, USA

5001-10000 employees