Automation Technician

Daifuku; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Daifuku's Innovation Center in Bolingbrook, IL manages a wide range of material handling automation equipment, software, and controls. The role supports project execution, equipment maintenance, and customer-facing tests to ensure on-time delivery and reliability.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or technical certification in mechatronics or related fields, with 2+ years in a mechatronics technician role and strong knowledge of WMS, automation, and SDLC.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of material handling, warehouse management systems (WMS), fulfillment or distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics.
• Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software.
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of business accounting and contracts.
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills.
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment in the Innovation Center (Bolingbrook, IL).
• Facilitates and conducts tours of the Innovation Center.
• Conducts customer product tests on equipment in the Innovation Center.
• Provides technical and operational information on systems in the Innovation Center.

Skills

Material handling systems

WMS knowledge

SDLC knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

English language

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Mechatronics or related tech

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Manages material handling automation equipment and projects for implementation in the Innovation Center involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies.

• Maintains equipment in the Innovation Center (Bolingbrook, IL)
• Facilitates and conducts tours of Innovation Center
• Facilitates and conducts customer product tests on equipment in Innovation Center
• Provides technical and operational information on systems in the Innovation Center.
• Executes material handling equipment projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, and controls.
• Collaborates with an execution and development team to implement industry leading automated systems.
• Delivers subsystems on time, on budget, and tested to machine rate and reliability requirements
• Manages project resources
• Keeps complete records of every project including a change log, action items, punch list, issues and risk monitoring log
• Follows Daifuku standards for documentation and software development
• Provides verbal and written updates to projects, including in-scope deliverables, project issues, and risks
• Ensures the Innocation Center is always presentable for tours
• Travels up to 20% to assist at various jobsites within North America
• Other duties as assigned

Education And Experience Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering (Technology), Electrical Engineering (Technology), Mechatronics, or related experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a mechatronics technician role, preferably in conveyor systems or material handling systems.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of material handling, warehouse management systems (WMS), fulfillment or distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics
• Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of business accounting and contracts
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results‑oriented environment
• Leadership skills
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills
• Strong organization and collaborative skills
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language

Benefit Information

• Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match
• FSA/HSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
• Federal Contractor
• USD $70,000.00 – USD $80,000.00