Senior Application Engineer

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to lead projects in innovative material handling solutions. This role involves engineering, project management, and mentoring junior team members. With a focus on designing complex systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards, you will work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional results. Join a forward-thinking company that values expertise and creativity, and make a significant impact in the field of intralogistics. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in engineering and project management.
• Expertise in AutoCAD and complex material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage complex material handling systems and project schedules.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to define system requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Project Management

Material Handling Expertise

Leadership Skills

Conflict Resolution

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Senior Application Engineer

Job Location

US-IL-Bolingbrook

# of Openings

1

Company Division

ILUS

Overview

About Us

Daifuku is the nation's leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Senior Application Engineer performs engineering and project management duties as assigned by the Director of Application Engineering. Responsible for engineering, project management, customer relationship management, and code compliance. Mentors and trains less-senior team members.

Responsibilities

Works with the industrial engineering team, design analysis group, Sales, and customers to define system requirements and specifications
Designs large, sometimes complex static, semi-automated, and automated material handling systems; specifies auxiliary equipment and systems
Works with clients to specify peripheral equipment such as workstations, forklifts, carton erectors, case sealers, and other material handling equipment; evaluates alternative technologies
Write proposals, evaluates vendor offers, and estimates project costs, including working with other Wynright groups and vendors
Supports Sales, including visiting job sites for customer meetings and surveys
Creates plans and drawings, including drawings in AutoCAD 3D and working with sheet sets
Ensures that designs are compliant with relevant codes, such as building, fire, CEMA, and OSHA
Reviews the work of other department members, providing training and mentorship
Identifies new technologies, equipment providers, fabricators, and subcontractors
Project manages and/or engineers jobs, including building project schedules, ordering equipment, obtaining permits, contracting for installation, overseeing the installation work, testing and commissioning the system, communicating with customers, enforcing safety standards, tracking, forecasting, and reporting project financials; ensures system integration and effectiveness and makes sure they meet all requirements
Helps enforce company and department project management and engineering standards
• Travels up to 20%

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 5+ years of industry experience
Expertise with AutoCAD and 3D drawing
Expertise with material handling
Knowledge of project management and minimum of one engineering discipline
Knowledge of financial accounting
Leadership and conflict resolution skills
Requires hands-on skills, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and organizational skills to manage projects to successful completion
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to learn new technologies
Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly for "go-live" events