Associate Project Manager, Automation & Field Deployments

Daifuku North America; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to develop hands-on capability across planning, execution, commissioning, and financial delivery for material handling automation projects.

Under mentorship from senior PMs, you will travel to customer sites across the United States, supporting conveyors, robotics, AS/RS, and software integrations while building leadership and project control skills over 12–24 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is strongly preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in project coordination, engineering, construction, logistics, or industrial automation environments.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, commissioning and closeout of automation projects involving conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, ASRS systems, racking, controls and software integrations.
• Assist with project schedules, budget tracking, cost control, forecasting, risk management, reporting, procurement and contract administration.
• Coordinate activities among engineering, software, operations, procurement, installation teams, suppliers and customers.
• Track and drive project milestones, action items, risks, issues and change requests.
• Support change management, project controls, and financial reporting activities.
• Promote compliance with company, customer and site-specific safety requirements during all project activities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PM Certification interest

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to develop hands-on capability across planning, execution, commissioning, and financial delivery for material handling automation projects.

Under mentorship from senior PMs, you will travel to customer sites across the United States, supporting conveyors, robotics, AS/RS, and software integrations while building leadership and project control skills over 12–24 months.