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ILUS - Controls Engineer I

Daifuku
Erlanger, KY Other
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2027

Overview

About Us

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.

 

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

 

Department Summary

The Controls Team Focuses on the design and modeling of a diverse range of dynamic mechatronic systems.  This includes the integration and programming of the devices that will control the equipment and interface with material delivery and sortation systems throughout the plant. Works with the electrical design and overall project teams to document systems, coordinate electrical standardization and ensure consistence between projects. Designs and drafts control systems for material handling solutions using AutoCAD Electrical as needed. Drawing sets include device layout drawings, control schematics, panel layouts, and network and installation details.

 

Position Summary

Contribute to the development of 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

  • Concept, design, develop and engineer products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs
  • Collaborate and review 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
  • Support prototype development and testing
  • Support 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
  • Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience
    • 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
    • Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language 

    Benefit Information:

    • Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match
    • FSA/HSA 
    • Employee Assistance Program 

     

    EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

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