Project Engineer III

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation

Bolingbrook (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead the design and integration of material handling systems. You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, industrial, controls, software, and project management teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least six years in material handling, with proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Industrial.
Minimum of 6 years of material handling related experience.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks; MS Office.

Responsibilities

Designing/enhancing conveyor systems and related material handling equipment.
Review designs for compliance with engineering principles and customer specs.
Coordinate activities with technical teams and manage design/test problems.
Prepare/Review installation drawings using AutoCAD.
Obtain quotes and issue purchase orders.
Monitor project schedule, engineering time, and costs.
Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure equipment fits within system constraints.
Travel up to 20% for site measurements and commissioning.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Resolve engineering issues with customers and vendors.

Skills

Teamwork

Project management

Strong communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Engineer III

Job Location US-IL-Bolingbrook | US-KY-Erlanger | US-UT-Salt Lake City | US-MI-Grand Rapids

# of Openings 1

Company Division ILUS

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