Electrical Engineer III (Automated Vehicle Engineering)

Proactive Technical Limited; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III in Michigan, USA. The role involves designing and validating electrical and control systems for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and have over 7 years of relevant experience in electrical design. A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical design and automation engineering.
• Experience designing electrical systems for automation equipment, AGVs, AMRs, or robotics.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer specifications and project requirements.
• Define system scope, operational concepts and functional requirements.
• Support manufacturing teams during vehicle build and testing activities.

Skills

Electrical design and automation engineering

Troubleshooting electrical and controls systems

Electrical systems for automation equipment

Reading and creating electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Engineer III – AGV / AMR Systems

Location: Michigan, USA

Daifuku Airport America Corporation, a subsidiary of Daifuku North America and part of the Daifuku Group Japan, is a global leader in automated material handling solutions. As the world's largest material handling company, Daifuku delivers innovative technologies across airports, manufacturing facilities, warehouses and distribution centres worldwide.

Due to continued growth within their Automated Vehicle Engineering group, Daifuku is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to support the design and development of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) used across a variety of industrial applications.

The role involves designing, developing and validating electrical and control systems for AGV and AMR platforms, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, commissioning and customer teams to deliver reliable, safe and high‑performance automated vehicle solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer specifications and project requirements.
• Define system scope, operational concepts and functional requirements.
• Develop electrical and controls system concepts, specifications and design documentation.
• Produce electrical schematics, layouts and as‑built documentation.
• Perform component selection and electrical system design for AGV and AMR platforms.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and engineering deliverables.
• Evaluate technical risks and ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Support manufacturing teams during vehicle build and testing activities.
• Provide remote troubleshooting and technical support during commissioning and operation.
• Drive product improvements and support continuous development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical design and automation engineering.
• Experience designing electrical systems for automation equipment, AGVs, AMRs, robotics or material handling systems.
• Ability to read, create and interpret electrical schematics and layouts.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and controls systems.
• Experience with power distribution, industrial controls, PLC interfaces, motor controllers and I/O systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent electrical design software.
• Panel design and component layout.
• Harness design and wire routing.
• Experience with PLCs, industrial computers and automation controls.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ANSI B56.5, UL 583 and ISO 3691 standards.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, testing and commissioning activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.