Project Engineer

Daifuku

Bolingbrook (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Daifuku in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is looking for an Engineering professional to design material handling systems tailored to client needs. This role involves a combination of mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering to create optimal solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering and has a minimum of 6 years experience in material handling. The position offers benefits such as health, vision, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Designing/enhancing conveyor systems and automated material handling systems.
Review of product design for compliance with engineering principles.
Prepares/reviews approval, permit, and installation drawings using AutoCAD.
Coordinates technical developments and resolves engineering design problems.
Travels up to 20% to interface with customers.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

SolidWorks proficiency

Microsoft Office skills

Strong knowledge of material handling

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

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.

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

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