ILUS - Systems Engineer

Daifuku North America; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

401k with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Daifuku North America is seeking an experienced professional to design highly automated material handling projects across various engineering disciplines in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in large/complex intralogistics projects.

Your role will involve overseeing project proposals, leading interdisciplinary teams, and interacting with third-party manufacturers. You will enjoy substantial benefits including health, vision, dental coverage, and 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in related field.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Products preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design material handling projects across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate engineering teams towards best solutions.
• Engage third-party manufacturers for project requirements.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Setup/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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

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