AFA Electrical Engineer I

AFA Electrical Engineer I Job Location US-MI-NOVI of Openings 1 Company Division AFA Overview Daifuku America Corporation is a leader in optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of material goods in the automotive automation/material handling systems. We focus on Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support. Daifuku America Corporation has been a trusted partner to some of the world's largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity. The company is currently seeking an entry level Electrical Engineer I. Daifuku America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core values, we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits. Daifuku Benefits DaifukuBenefits Medical, Dental and Vision, day one FSA/ HSA Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Company provided life and disability plans 401K: Fidelity 7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date) 13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date) 11 paid holidays. Annual bonuses based upon company performance and other factors. PPE Reimbursement Responsibilities Designing, developing, and detailing electrical control systems including panels, components, devices, and machinery for material handling systems. Applying knowledge of engineering principles to design products including involvement in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of material handling system components. The material handling systems include power & free conveyors (P&F), skid conveyors, electrified monorail systems (EMS), friction drive systems (FDS), skillet conveyors, slat chain conveyors, vertical drop lifts (VDLs), automatic storage/retrieval systems (ASRS), fork/robot transfers, automatic guided carts (AGCs). Engineering assignments related to electrical control system detailing using a CAD system Wiring diagrams, control panels, and electrical device layouts PLC programming for material handling systems HMI designing for material handling systems Perform calculations related to control panel design including power distribution Perform calculations related to validating cycle time and safe distance calculations Assist in commissioning PLC logic and HMI screens in shop trials and field environment Assist in debugging field wiring issues with electricians Must be able to climb ladders and scaffoldings and be physically capable of sitting, standing and/or walking for long periods of time Communicate with customers, vendors and departments as needed Perform other tasks as assigned Qualifications Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D software is required, AutoCAD 3D software or similar is a plus Knowledge of industrial control systems Experience with PLC programming (ControlLogix, Mitsubishi, Omron, GE, Siemens...) Experience with HMI screen design such as GE, Panelview, PROFACE... Knowledge of electrical wiring troubleshooting Knowledge of electrical standards (National Electric Code, ANSI, OSHA) is a plus Familiar with electrical codes including NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A is a plus Demonstrated PC skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Works precisely and pays close attention to details Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be self-manage

Created: 2024-11-05