ILUS - Senior Project Engineer I

Daifuku North America; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation machinery manufacturing is seeking a Mid-Senior level engineer to design and enhance material handling systems. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications, requiring a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience related to material handling systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance conveyor systems and automated material handling systems.
• Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles.
• Prepare and review approval, permit, and installation drawings using AutoCAD.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Strong skills in Microsoft Office

Effective communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Team-oriented mindset

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance conveyor systems and various automated and semi-automated material handling systems; may work on parts of larger projects or smaller projects in their entirety.
• Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer specifications.
• Coordinate activities related to technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and testing issues.
• Prepare and review approval, permit, and installation drawings using AutoCAD.
• Obtain quotes from vendors and issue purchase orders for materials and products.
• Monitor project schedules, engineering time, and material costs.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure the engineered solutions and equipment fit within system constraints.
• Travel up to 20% to measure buildings, inventory equipment, commission systems, and interface with customers.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve engineering issues by working with customers, vendors, and team members.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of experience related to material handling systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of the material handling industry.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing