Product Development Engineer – Conveyor Systems & Automation

Daifuku North America; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation time

401K

Flexible Spending Programs

Job summary

Daifuku North America is seeking a skilled Product Development Engineer based in Hobart, Indiana. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the material handling industry, focusing on conveyor systems. This role involves designing new products, reviewing existing designs, and collaborating with a talented team of engineers.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency with 3D design software such as Inventor, Solidworks, and AutoCAD. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, 401K, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the material handling industry.
• Experience in conveyor systems with carton handling or pallet handling.
• Experience with Motor Drive Roller (MDR) and Sortation Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products for conveyor systems.
• Perform engineering calculations to ensure robust designs.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve design issues.

Skills

3D design software (e.g., Inventor)

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Simulation tools

Engineering calculations

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree (a plus)

Tools

SolidworksEnterprise PDM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daifuku North America is seeking a skilled Product Development Engineer based in Hobart, Indiana. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the material handling industry, focusing on conveyor systems. This role involves designing new products, reviewing existing designs, and collaborating with a talented team of engineers.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency with 3D design software such as Inventor, Solidworks, and AutoCAD. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, 401K, and paid time off.