Controls Engineer – ASRS/Conventional Aftermarket

Daifuku

Controls Engineer designing and enhancing material handling control systems for Daifuku, a leader in intelligent material handling solutions. Leading project direction and technical innovation in a collaborative team environment.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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%

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Transport Daifuku is a global industrial automation company specializing in automated material handling and intralogistics solutions. It designs and manufactures systems such as automated storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS), conveyors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), sorting and picking systems, cleanroom and airport technologies, and related hardware and services to streamline manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation operations worldwide. The company emphasizes sustainability, factory automation for automotive and industrial customers, and comprehensive lifecycle support for enterprise clients. Controls Engineer – ASRS/Conventional Aftermarket Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 20 minutes ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $90k - $115k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
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
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% 🎯 Requirements
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
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Hard Skills & Tools

control systems designpower distribution systems designProgrammable Logic Control (PLC)QNX operating systemAutoCADHMI systemsSCADA systemsAllen-Bradley controlsMitsubishi PLCsOmron PLCs

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteam-orientedcollaborativeself-motivateddetail-orientedadaptabilitycustomer interface

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Controls Engineering