Controls Engineer - Robotics - Daifuku
Fort Worth, TX
About the Job
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.
Job Summary
The Controls Engineer-Robotics 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. Works closely with the overall project team to design systems that exceed the project requirements. Uses creativity and innovation to tailor the standard product offering to meet customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Designs system layouts, schematics, and control devices
- 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
- Travels up to 40%
Qualifications
- Combination of training and experience providing required knowledge, skills and abilities, such as bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or a related engineering field with minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in professional engineering design and project execution
- Experience with various industrial HMI and SCADA systems
Experience with Allen-Bradley controls/controllers or Schneider PLCs a plus
- Knowledge of industrial automation
- Proficient with AutoCAD
- Ability to learn new technologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
- Team-oriented and collaborative
- Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Benefits Summary
- Generous PTO which includes Vacation, Personal, and Holidays (Including 1 personal holiday)
- Health insurance including prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance coverage, at a nominal monthly cost for you and your dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care expenses
- Wynright’s 401K Plan with a company match
- Voluntary and Company paid life insurance along with company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Allow us to invest in you and join our Tuition Reimbursement Program
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
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