ILUS - Automation Equipment Technician

Daifuku•Bolingbrook, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a provider of intelligent material handling systems, including conveyor and sortation systems, order fulfillment equipment, warehouse controls and execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, mezzanines, and structures, with service and support. The Automation Equipment Technician manages material handling automation equipment and projects for implementation in the Innovation Center in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The work involves a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies. The role maintains the Innovation Center’s equipment, supports tours and customer product tests, and provides technical and operational information about its systems. It also executes equipment projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, and controls, collaborating with execution and development teams to deliver tested subsystems that meet schedule, budget, machine-rate, and reliability requirements. The technician manages project resources and documentation, communicates project status and risks, keeps the Innovation Center presentable, and may travel up to 20% to jobsites in North America.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering (Technology), Electrical Engineering (Technology), Mechatronics, or related experience.
At least 2 years of experience in a mechatronics technician role.
Knowledge of material handling, warehouse management systems (WMS), fulfillment or distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics.
Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software.
Knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
Knowledge of business accounting and contracts.
Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills.
Ability to manage multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Leadership skills.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
Ability to speak, read, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mechatronics technician role involving conveyor systems or material handling systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment in the Innovation Center in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Facilitate and conduct Innovation Center tours.
Facilitate and conduct customer product tests on Innovation Center equipment.
Provide technical and operational information on Innovation Center systems.
Execute material handling equipment projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, and controls.
Collaborate with execution and development teams to implement automated systems.
Deliver subsystems on time and within budget, tested to machine-rate and reliability requirements.
Manage project resources.
Maintain complete project records, including change logs, action items, punch lists, and issue and risk monitoring logs.
Follow Daifuku standards for documentation and software development.
Provide verbal and written project updates, including in-scope deliverables, issues, and risks.
Ensure the Innovation Center is presentable for tours.
Travel up to 20% to assist at jobsites within North America.
Perform other duties as assigned.