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We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls. Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence.

Overview:
<p style="margin:0px">Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">Daifuku is the world class leader in design, build, and installation of large scale, airport baggage conveyor security systems. At Daifuku, this division is named Airport Technologies (ATEC) because we specialize in traditional baggage systems as well as innovative airport material handling.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">Our controls engineering team averages 10 years of experience because we value mentorship, growth, collaboration, and flexibility. Members of our team view our work as a career. We can offer you the opportunity to bring your creativity to our innovative systems. Be a part of the best, most experienced team in the industry.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">Controls engineers in ATec design and build airport automation systems. This is a unique skill set that encompasses an understanding of mechanical, electrical, logistical, and software interactions implemented with sound, engineering principles. If you are an engineer with strong problem solving skills and a penchant for creativity, this is a field for you.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">Automated Screening Lanes (ASL) are a growth opportunity for ATec to increase automation in airports. ASLs dispense bins to passengers at security checkpoints. Passengers then place their belongings and bins on rollers that automatically convey through an x-ray machine. After the passengers walk through the person screening device, they can retrieve their belongings from the conveyor. The ASL automatically returns the bins to the dispenser using a second conveyor hidden underneath.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">The company is currently seeking a Controls Engineer I.</p>

Responsibilities:
<p style="margin:0px">Daifuku is looking for aspiring engineering candidates to spearhead this product. As an Associate Controls Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for the ASL build, test, commission, and support. You will participate in the fabrication of electrical, mechanical, and software portions of the ASL. Once assembled, you will thoroughly test the ASLs. You will travel to major airports to ensure the ASLs are properly installed. You will assist customers with support.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">In addition to the ASL product, you will have an opportunity to participate in teams, out of our corporate office in Novi, MI, that are responsible for the electrical/controls portion of airport baggage security systems. These teams design the electrical and/or software elements to meet the specifications within the project schedule and budget. Additionally, these teams write the technical specifications, design the control panels, debug the PLC programs, and commission the systems.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong>Major Areas of Responsibility</strong></p><ul><li>In-house fabrication and testing of Automated Screening Lanes (ASL).</li><li>Demonstrations of ASLs to internal and external customers.</li><li>Travel to customer sites.</li><li>Support to our AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicles) division.</li><li>Installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.</li><li>Design electrical/PLC control systems. This may involve specifying work for others to produce electrical device, layout drawings; motor control panel drawings; and wiring schematics.</li><li>Installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.</li><li>Perform control system and software changes; create and modify system specifications and operating procedures.</li><li>Program, troubleshoot, and repair: sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters and encoders.</li><li>Participate in testing and commissioning efforts at major airports.</li><li>Support proposals and customer inquiries.</li><li>Meet timelines to ensure projects stay on schedule and on budget.</li><li>50% travel to jobsites.</li></ul><p style="margin:0px"><strong>Basic Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of systems and services.</li><li>English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
<p style="margin:0px"><strong>Basic Skills & Abilities</strong></p><ul><li>Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.</li><li>Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.</li><li>Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate course.</li><li>Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of you, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.</li><li>Verbal and Written Expression and Recognition — Listening to, understanding, and communicating information and ideas through spoken or written words and sentences.</li><li>Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong, or is likely to go wrong, even if the solution to the problem is not obvious.</li><li>Conscientiousness – Thorough and diligent in one’s duties. Recognizes tasks that need to be completed and facilitates the completion of those tasks independently.</li><li>Occasionally working extended hours, weekends, and holidays in support of customer service and change requests. Customer sites are located throughout the country; the selected candidate will need to travel for commissioning of control systems and on-site engineering tasks that cannot be accomplished from our office. On occasion, off-shift work may be necessary to support commissioning efforts.</li></ul><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">Education & Experience</p><ul><li>BSEE, E.T. or relevant technical degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.</li><li>Equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Experience with Allen Bradley PLC ControlLogix programming (preferred).</li><li>AutoCAD experience (preferred).</li><li>Experience with material handling equipment (preferred).</li></ul><p style="margin:0px"><strong>Demonstrated Physical Abilities </strong></p><p style="margin:0px">Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence.  While on job sites, must be able to walk airports and plants and remain standing for most of the shift.  Must be able to climb ladders to access our conveyor systems<em>.  </em></p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px">At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message and your call will be returned.</p>

Daifuku

Controls Engineer I - ASL Systems (Airport)

Affirmative Action

Airport Security

Allen-Bradley

Audio Engineering

AutoCAD

Automation Systems

Budget Management

Budgeting

Change Requests/Orders

Commission Controls

Commissioning

Consumer Packaged Goods

Content Structure

Control Engineering

Control Systems

ControlLogix

Conveyor Systems

Corrective Action

Customer Support/Service

Debugging Skills

Electrical Components

Electrical Design

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Wiring

Electricity

English Language

Hardware Administration

Identify Issues

Manufacturing

Mentoring

Motor Control Systems

Operations Processes

Performance Analysis

Portion Control

Problem Solving Skills

Product Demonstration

Production Systems

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Project Schedule

Requirements Management

Schematics

Software Engineering

Systems Engineering

Team Player

Technical Support

Technical/Engineering Design

Test Automation

Testing

Time Management

Warehousing

Willing to Travel

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor's degree in engineering – preferably EE, EET or CECS, or equivalent work experience• 3+ years in the electrical engineering field or related area• 2+ years in Material Handling Industry, preferably within Baggage Handling.• 1+ years as Electrical Project Engineer• Legally authorized to work in the United States.• This person will lead all phases of an electrical engineering project to include concept,research, estimating support, component selection, network design, panel design, device layout, devicetroubleshooting, programming, in house testing, on-site installation, commissioning, and after-salessupport.

<div><div><strong>JOB SUMMARY:</strong></div><div>The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for the complete electrical engineering scope of assigned</div><div>projects. This person will lead all phases of an electrical engineering project to include concept,</div><div>research, estimating support, component selection, network design, panel design, device layout, device</div><div>troubleshooting, programming, in house testing, on-site installation, commissioning, and after-sales</div><div>support.</div><div>A successful Electrical Project Engineer has a high level of knowledge and understanding of the full scope</div><div>of electrical engineering practices, theories, and programming to implement electrical engineering for a</div><div>project from concept to completion. This person will create the project execution plan, assign tasks to</div><div>resources, monitor and report progress, develop recovery plans, and manage deviations. The Electrical</div><div>Project Engineer serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for the project team and provides coaching</div><div>and guidance. In collaboration with the Electrical Engineering Leadership team, the Electrical Project</div><div>Engineer strives for continuous improvement in department processes and employing the latest</div><div>technology and industry best practices in all facets of project execution.</div><div><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</strong></div><div>• Develop, manage, monitor, and maintain project schedules.</div><div>• Assign day to day tasks of project team members.</div><div>• Read and understand scope from contract documents and drawings.</div><div>• Effectively communicate project, department, and company requirements to project team or</div><div>other stakeholders.</div><div>• Manage assigned projects to successful completion prioritizing safety, quality, schedule, and</div><div>cost.</div><div>• Participate in, or complete personally, the design of the complete control systems including,</div><div>power distribution, device layout, network design, panel layout, and device selection.</div><div>• Participate in, or complete personally, the programming, both HMI and PLC, of the complete</div><div>control systems.</div><div>• Create Descriptions of Operations for complete systems.</div><div>• Communicates technical information to non-technical stakeholders, executive leadership,</div><div>customers, and potential customers.</div><div>• Participate in, or complete personally, the commissioning of complete control systems.</div><div>• Strive for continuous improvement by identifying improvements in current processes and</div><div>collaborate with management to adopt these improvements.</div><div>• Other responsibilities as needed.</div><div><strong>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</strong></div><div>• Excellent level understanding of project management practices and tools.</div><div>• Advanced proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs</div><div>with good aptitude for learning the programming for new/additional systems.</div><div>• Ability to read and understand written specifications, as well as contract drawings and be</div><div>capable of developing a complete design that meets these requirements within the electrical</div><div>design standards and quotation presented for a project. Has knowledge of commonly used</div><div>concepts, practices, and procedures with controls, material handling, baggage handling systems</div><div>and manufacturing.</div><div>• Ability to check diagrams to correct errors and use that information as a training opportunity /</div><div>transfer of knowledge to foster a continuous improvement environment to further develop the</div><div>skills of less experienced controls engineers.</div><div>• Demonstrates effective organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities, has an acute attention to</div><div>detail, the ability to receive direction and be a high-energy team player with the ability to work</div><div>independently, as well as in a group environment.</div><div>• Critical thinker and problem-solver.</div><div>• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills.</div><div>• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.</div><div>• Willingness to travel to customer facilities as needed and work non-business hours based on</div><div>project and customer needs.</div><div><strong>EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></div><div>• Bachelor's degree in engineering – preferably EE, EET or CECS, or equivalent work experience</div><div>• 3+ years in the electrical engineering field or related area</div><div>• 2+ years in Material Handling Industry, preferably within Baggage Handling.</div><div>• 1+ years as Electrical Project Engineer</div><div>• Legally authorized to work in the United States.</div><div>• Ability to obtain airport security clearance as needed.</div><div></div><div><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</strong></div><div>• Office setting and field locations.</div><div>• Collaborative, engaging, and success driven culture.</div><div>• Travel up to 50%</div></div>

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