Technical Project Assistant (Bilingual in Mandarin)

YQN Logistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

YQN Logistics, based in Naperville, Illinois, seeks a Bilingual Technical Project Assistant to gain hands-on experience in equipment testing and analysis. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to real projects, and learn how engineering principles are applied in a professional setting.

International students are welcome to apply! In this role you will assist with warehouse automation projects, track progress, perform on-site troubleshooting, collect data, and help optimize

Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome to apply! A bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Strong hands-on skills and basic machine tool skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team spirit and leadership potential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment with flexibility and adaptability. Proficiency in data analysis, MS Office, and report writing is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the full implementation and follow-up of warehouse automation projects, including equipment installation, testing, and operation monitoring.
• Track project progress and communicate with engineers, vendors, and warehouse teams to ensure timely execution.
• Help with on-site troubleshooting, basic inspections, and simple maintenance work.
• Support data collection and documentation, and assist in optimizing warehouse operation processes.
• Participate in project acceptance and post-implementation maintenance to ensure stable equipment performance.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

English & Chinese

Hands-on Skills

Machine Tool Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership Potential

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Basic machine tools

Job description

About us

YQN is a leading one‑stop international logistics online services platform, offering comprehensive international logistics services, including FCL, LCL, air freight, rail service, trucking, customs clearance, warehousing, cargo insurance, bulk cargo service, port of destination services, etc.

About The Job

We are designed to apply the internet and digital technology to visualize and optimize cross‑border supply chain logistics to achieve the same efficiency and convenience as express delivery. ‘Simple shipping and easy freight’ is the mission of YQN. We have developed strategic cooperative partnerships with leading ocean carriers and logistics service providers such as COSCO Shipping, Maersk Line, Sinotrans, etc.

We have built up the ocean and air transport network from China to the world and introduced a series of innovative product offerings such as the First‑class FCL, First‑class LCL, First‑class Air Freight, realizing online quotation, online orders, online logistics tracking, and other abundant functions, to build a more efficient and intelligent cross‑border supply chain logistics.

As a Bilingual Technical Project Assistant, you will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in equipment testing and analysis. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to real projects, and gain valuable insight into how engineering principles are applied in a professional setting. International students are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Assist with the full implementation and follow‑up of warehouse automation projects, including equipment installation, testing, and operation monitoring.
• Track project progress and communicate with engineers, vendors, and warehouse teams to ensure timely execution.
• Help with on‑site troubleshooting, basic inspections, and simple maintenance work.
• Support data collection and documentation, and assist in optimizing warehouse operation processes.
• Participate in project acceptance and post‑implementation maintenance to ensure stable equipment performance.

Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome to apply! A bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Strong hands‑on skills and basic machine tool skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong team spirit and leadership potential.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multitasking environment with flexibility and adaptability. Proficiency in data analysis, MS Office, and report writing is required.

Total Compensation Package

$80k - $100k/yr

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

Naperville, Illinois