Job Description

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!

The Project Engineer creates engineering designs for industrial material handling storage systems from the quote stage to final engineering. Typical projects include the design and installation of industrial steel storage rack, structural steel platforms, conveyor support structures, shelving, elevated walkways, and custom designed products in large distribution centers. Offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility
• Designs new automated and semi-automated material handling systems and proposes modifications to existing equipment; customizes standard designs based on customer specifications and scope documents
• Creates description of operation documents to ensure designs meet customer expectations
• Creates approval, permit, installation, and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD
• Obtains material and product quotes from vendors and issues purchase orders and estimates costs
• Monitors the project schedule, engineering time, and material costs
• Works with other disciplines on project team to make sure engineered solution and all equipment fit within system confines and constraints
• Travels up to 30%

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering design and project execution
• Experience engineering or construction experience, preferably in the material handling industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects, SharePoint and Visio
• Ability to speak Japanese is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
• 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

Benefit Information

Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match/Pet Insurance

• FSA/HSA
• Employee Assistance Program

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