ILUS - Specials Mechanical Engineer III

Daifuku Intralogistics America•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

About UsDaifuku 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! Job Summary Develops custom product designs for automated material handling systems. Works on small and medium projects and on teams with more senior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical, Industrial, or Product Development, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 years of Material Handling-related experience
Experienced with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD and 2D AutoCAD
Experienced with MS Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Teams, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic and creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Team-oriented and collaborative
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Organizational skills to meet project plans and deadlines
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
Ability to handle project assignments with minimal supervision
Knowledge of metals and plastics material properties
Knowledge of manufacturing fundamentals
Knowledge of controls devices and industrial controls fundamentals
Experience with power transmission and automation components
Experience with sheet metal part design and plastic part design
Understanding of design costs, budgets, and expenditures
Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language

Nice To Haves

Experience designing conveyor, sortation, or automation equipment is highly desirable
Experience designing parts or equipment for volume manufacturing is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Creates product designs that are manufacturable, scalable, consistent, competitive, and desirable to Daifuku's customers
Performs diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making
Ensures that new products are safe, reliable and easy to maintain
Follows engineering standards and uses modeling and simulation tools to prove or disprove designs
Partners with the design team, internal customers, manufacturing, quality control, purchasing, and outside vendors to develop new solutions
Maintains a progress schedule that meets project milestones
Performs on-site testing and verification
Travels up to 20%
Develops, engineers, prototypes, tests, and revises products designs
Analyzes data to identify trends in usage, cost, performance, and reliability
Executes test plans for concepts and prototypes
Researches appropriate and cost-effective purchased parts
Performs engineering calculations to ensure robust designs, including horsepower, stress, torque, deflection, torsion, overhung load, sortation rate, cycle rate, air consumption, and amperage draw
Works with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve development and design issues