Automation Systems Engineer

Daifuku

Bolingbrook (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental Insurance

401k with Employer Match

FSA/HSA Options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Daifuku in Bolingbrook, Illinois, seeks a qualified engineer to design and manage highly automated material handling projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include coordinating engineering disciplines, monitoring project progress, and ensuring customer deliverables align with expectations.

This position offers a competitive salary between $85,000 to $125,000, with excellent benefits including Health/Vision/Dental and a 401k match. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative material handling solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience with large/complex intralogistics projects.
Proficiency in Autodesk Products and/or SolidWorks.
Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Design automated material handling projects across engineering disciplines.
Coordinate engineering disciplines for optimal solutions in large automated systems.
Monitor project schedules and engineering deliverables to ensure success.

Skills

Project leadership

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline

Tools

Autodesk Products (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks)

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Role

Design highly automated material handling projects and solutions across multiple engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Controls, Structural, ASRS and Robotics.

Review/influence large, automated project proposals/concepts ahead of project sales
Coordinate and influence all engineering disciplines towards best-in-class solutions when dealing with large automated systems
Participate, when appropriate, in the project design cycle as an individual contributor
Set up/facilitate project design review with all stakeholders to ensure that deliverables are suitable for construction, meeting customer expectations, safety standards as well as meeting budgetary constraints.
Research and understand design regulations and codes to ensure system design satisfies requirements
Present and manage customer deliverables in a means that provides the best high-performance system for the customer while maintaining budget and schedule commitments for project success.
Engage with third-party equipment manufacturers in developing request for proposals (RFP’s) that are in line with project requirements; review progress and coordinate with project teams to ensure that project goals are met.
Create detailed engineering schedule for multiple disciplines to track and maintain engineering milestones.
Monitor project schedules, engineering deliverables and material costs
Occasionally travel to project site to review facilities prior or during construction activities, monitor progress, deployment of engineering solutions and during customer acceptance phase.
Participate in continuous improvement projects by providing meaningful feedback regarding products and internal processes
Resolve engineering issues by working with customers, vendors, and other team members

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience dealing with large/complex intralogistics projects
Minimum of 5 years of related experience
Autodesk Products (i.e. AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks) preferred and/or SolidWorks proficiency
Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

Ability to lead/influence multiple teams and accomplish project goals effectively
Mentor others within the organization as needed
Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate high level of emotional intelligence
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Team-oriented and collaborative
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Ability to learn new technology
Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language