ILUS - Project Engineer III

Daifuku Intralogistics America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with match

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America in Bolingbrook seeks an experienced engineer to design and enhance custom material handling systems. The role involves working collaboratively across engineering disciplines to create optimal solutions that prioritize safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Industrial, and at least 6 years of experience in material handling. Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks is essential for this position, along with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Benefits include health, vision, dental, and 401k with match.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of material handling related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Industrial.

Responsibilities

• Design/enhance conveyor systems and various automated material handling systems.
• Review product design for compliance with engineering principles.
• Coordinate technical developments and scheduling.
• Prepare/review installation drawings using AutoCAD.
• Obtain vendor quotes and issue purchase orders.
• Monitor project schedule, engineering time, and material costs.
• Travel up to 20% to measure buildings and interface with customers.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

SolidWorks proficiency

Microsoft Office skills

Strong knowledge of material handling

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented

Detail-oriented

Ability to learn new technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

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!

Position Summary:

Candidate will be responsible for engineering of material handling systems. Each system is custom designed per client based on the optimal solution. This requires a team effort of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, controls, software, and project management. The team will develop and implement a design concept that satisfies the customer’s requirement for safety, functionality, reliability, throughput, and expense.

Responsibilities

• Designing/enhancing conveyor systems as well as various automated and semi‑automated material handling systems; may work on phases of a larger project or an entire smaller project
• Review of product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements and specifications
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
• Prepares/Reviews approval, permit, and installation drawings using AutoCAD
• Obtains material and product quotes from vendors and issues purchase orders
• Helps monitor the project schedule, engineering time, and material costs
• Works with other disciplines on the project team to make sure the engineered solution and all equipment fit within system confines and constraints
• Travels up to 20% to measure buildings, inventory equipment, commission systems, and interface with customers
• Participates in continuous improvement projects
• Resolves engineering issues by working with customers, vendors and other team members

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Industrial, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6 years of material handling related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks proficiency
• Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment
• Strong knowledge of the material handling business
• Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 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

Benefit Information:

• Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match
• FSA/HSA
• Employee Assistance Program

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Federal Contractor