Project Engineer
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation
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Job overview
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is hiring a Project Engineer. The Project Engineer will be responsible for engineering material handling systems, custom-designed per client. This role involves a team effort across mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, controls, software, and project management to develop and implement design concepts that meet customer requirements for safety, functionality, reliability, throughput, and expense.
Key focus areas include Design/enhance conveyor systems and various automated/semi-automated material handling systems, Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, and Coordinate activities for technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design/test problems.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Engineering, 6+ Years Material Handling Experience, and Must Be Able To Speak English. Important skills include AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Handle Multiple Project Assignments. Preferred (not required): SolidWorks.
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Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
6 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Project Engineer
Job Location
US | US-KY-Erlanger | US-UT-Salt Lake City | US-MI-Grand Rapids | US-IL-Bolingbrook
of Openings 2 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
Benefit Information:
Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match
FSA/HSA
Employee Assistance Program
Federal Contractor
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Job Posting Min Salary
USD $85,000.00
Job Posting Max Salary
USD $110,000.00
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
2025-20860
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