Controls Engineer - ASRS/Conventional Aftermarket (Remote)

Controls Engineer - ASRS/Conventional Aftermarket (Remote) Daifuku Automotive America Corporation United States, Ohio, Reynoldsburg 6700 Tussing Road (Show on map) Apr 17, 2026 Controls Engineer - ASRS/Conventional Aftermarket (Remote)
Job Location US # of Openings 2 Shift 1st Shift Company Division WYN 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. Position Summary Reviews requirements from Aftermarket Sales to modify existing material handling solutions to innovate improvements and added functionality for our existing customer investments. Designs control systems and power distribution systems for industrial material handling solutions. Includes development of specifications, device layout drawings, control and power schematics, PLC and QNX logic, and implementing 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 standard product offerings to meet customer needs. Leads project work and provide direction to less-senior team members. Responsibilities Performs diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility.
Designs new control systems and power distribution systems for industrial material handling systems and proposes modifications to existing equipment; customizes standard designs based on customer specifications and scope documents
Reviews customer specifications and scope documentation for quotation and clarification. Able to develop changes to these documents in the execution phases.
Designs system layouts, schematics, and control devices
Creates control sequence of operation documents to ensure that designs meet customer expectations
Maintains progress schedules that meet project milestones
Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication
Provides documentation and support to the field wiring team
Creates Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs; configures and implements systems that use the QNX operating system
Works closely with the Software Engineering team to integrate control solutions
Performs on-site commissioning to implement and validate the system design
Leads and directs project work and less-senior team members
Performs process checks and reviews the output by other team members
Assist in quoting and proposal development with Applications Engineering team
Travels up to 40% Qualifications Minimum of bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field or equivalent experience Experience in engineering design and project execution, preferably in the material handling industry Experience with various industrial HMI and SCADA systems and QNX OS a plus
Experience with Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, Mitsubishi PLCs, and Omron PLCs a plus
Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Visio
Ability to speak Japanese is a plus
Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced result-oriented environment
Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers
Ability to lead work teams and projects effectively
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Team-oriented and collaborative
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Ability to learn new technology Job Posting Min Salary USD $90,000.00 Job Posting Max Salary USD $115,000.00