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Controls Engineer I

Company:
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation
Location:
Forest Hills, MI, 49528
Posted:
June 14, 2025
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Description:

Controls Engineer I

Job Location

US-KY-Erlanger US-MI-Grand Rapids US-IL-Bolingbrook

# of Openings

1

Company Division

ILUS

Overview

The Controls Engineer I designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. Includes development of specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, PLC logic, and solutions that deliver exceptional customer value. May work with support of more senior engineers. Works closely with the overall project team to design systems meeting the project requirements. Uses creativity and innovation to tailor the standard product offering to meet customer needs. Responsibilities

Based on customer specifications and scope documentation, designs system layouts, schematics, and control devices, usually for small projects and retrofits; supports design of projects of all sizes

Performs diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making

Creates control sequence of operation documents to ensure that the design meets customer expectations

Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication

Maintains a progress schedule that meets project milestones

Provides documentation and support to the field wiring team

Creates Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs

Works closely with the Software Engineering team to integrate control solutions

Performs on-site commissioning to implement and validate the system design

Follows engineering standards

Domestic travel up to 40% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Associate Degree in an Engineering Discplines are still encouraged to apply!

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

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Federal Contractor

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USD $69,000.00

Job Posting Max Salary

USD $73,000.00

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