Full-Time

Controls Engineer

Posted on 8/18/2026

Daniels Health

Daniels Health

501-1,000 employees

Medical waste management and disposal services

Compensation Overview

$99.4k - $115.4k/yr

Detroit, MI, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; requires travel within the United States, Canada, and overseas; induction training in Taylor, Michigan.

Bachelor's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
OpenCV

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 4+ years of experience in a controls or automation engineering role
  • Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Automation
  • Direct Hands‑on industrial robotics experience including programming, commissioning, and safety integration (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Hyundai, or similar)
  • Strong machine vision experience using Cognex, Keyence, OpenCV, or comparable systems
  • Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA
  • Experience with motion control, servo systems, and safety‑rated automation components
  • Ability to read and create electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, program, and maintain PLC‑based control systems for advanced medical waste processing equipment
  • Integrate, program, and commission industrial robots for material handling, sorting, and automated processing
  • Design, implement, and optimize machine vision systems for detection, classification, inspection, and process verification
  • Train, tune, and validate vision models to ensure accuracy, robustness, and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software engineering teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutions
  • Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis across controls, robotics, and vision systems
  • Prepare and review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control drawings for new equipment and system upgrades
  • Develop system documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, operator manuals, maintenance documentation, and validation protocols
  • Ensure all control system designs comply with applicable US medical waste, environmental, and machine safety regulations
  • Work closely with suppliers, system integrators, and external service providers to deliver projects on time and to specification
  • Drive continuous improvement in automation performance, reliability, safety, and sustainability
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in regulated or safety-critical environments such as medical, pharmaceutical, or waste processing is highly desirable

Daniels Health provides medical waste management services to healthcare facilities, handling sharps disposal and biohazardous waste. It operates a national service network and offers reusable waste containers, along with collection, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. Its approach reduces needlestick injuries and improves infection control by using reusable containers and a comprehensive service model across the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide infrastructure and end-to-end waste management solutions rather than focusing solely on disposal, combining containers, logistics, and treatment to boost safety and efficiency. Its goal is to help healthcare clients safely, compliantly, and efficiently manage medical waste while advancing infection control and sustainability.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Daniels bought Old Bethpage, New York, facility in January 2026 for Long Island growth.
  • Its August 2026 carbon report showed 67,389 metric tons processed, up 85% versus 2023.
  • Daniels marked 40 years in July 2026 while expanding toward additional U.S. facilities.

What critics are saying

  • Verde Environmental sued Daniels in June 2024 over pharmaceutical disposal patents.
  • Alberta Health Services beat Daniels in court after choosing Stericycle in 2024.
  • A serious contamination or compliance failure would trigger hospital exits and licensing scrutiny.

What makes Daniels Health unique

  • Sharpsmart reusable containers reduce needlesticks and eliminate single-use container purchasing.
  • Daniels Health serves sharps, pharmaceuticals, chemotherapy, and hazardous waste across 45 states.
  • Its 2026 carbon report claims 51,097,440 dollars avoided through reusable systems.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Company News

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Aug 23rd, 2024
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MediWaste collaborates with Daniels Health to provide their eco-friendly container solutions to UK healthcare facilities.

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