Controls Engineer
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Salary$85k – $95k
LocationErlanger, KY, US; Bolingbrook, IL, US; Grand Rapids, MI, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 29, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 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
Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA
Knowledge of controls/controllers and PLCs
Proficient with 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
Domestic travel up to 60% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States
Skills
PLC
Allen Bradley
AutoCAD Electrical
HMI
SCADA
Overview
About Us
Daifuku is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.
If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
Develops new products for material handling applications including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfilment, 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.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
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Concept, design, develop and engineer products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs
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Collaborate and review with others on the development team to develop products
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Ensure products developed fit with current and future manufacturing operations
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Ensure products developed meet competitive and market demands for performance and cost
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Specify and develop a sequence of operations of automated equipment
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Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication
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Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs
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Maintain product develop schedules and cost estimates
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Follow established engineering standards and best practices including software revision control
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Perform prototype development and testing
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Perform on site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and other performance metrics are met
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Investigate product issues in the field and determine root cause
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Domestic travel up to 60% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States.
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Employees are responsible to comply with all requirements of Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
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Employees are to ensure sustainable process outputs that drive continuous improvement to provide leading industry performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
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Minimum of 4 years of related experience
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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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements
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Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA
•
Knowledge of controls/controllers and PLCs
•
Proficient with 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
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Job Posting Min Salary
USD $85,000.00
Job Posting Max Salary
USD $95,000.00