Project Engineer III

Project Engineer III Job Location: US-IL-Bolingbrook | US-KY-Erlanger | US-UT-Salt Lake City | US-MI-Grand Rapids Overview 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 costsWorks 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 EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Federal Contractor Salary USD 85,000 – USD 110,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr