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Controls Engineer I (2 Year Degree Candidates Encouraged To Apply!)

Daifuku
Erlanger, KY Other
POSTED ON 5/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026

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 a related engineering field, or equivalent experience -
    • Associate Degree in an Engineering Discpline 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

 

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Job Posting Min Salary

USD $60,000.00

Job Posting Max Salary

USD $73,000.00

Salary : $60,000 - $73,000

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