ILUS - Automation Equipment Technician

Daifuku•Bolingbrook, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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! This role manages material handling automation equipment and projects for implementation in the Innovation Center involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering (Technology), Electrical Engineering (Technology), Mechatronics, or related experience.
Minimum 2 years in a mechatronics technician role, preferably in conveyor systems or material handling systems.
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 handle 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 skills and listening skills
Strong organization and collaborative skills
Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language

Responsibilities

Maintains equipment in the Innovation Center (Bolingbrook, IL)
Facilitates and conducts tours of Innovation Center
Facilitates and conducts customer product tests on equipment in Innovation Center
Provides technical and operational information on systems in the Innovation Center
Executes material handling equipment projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, and controls.
Collaborates with an execution and development team to implement industry leading automated systems.
Delivers subsystems on time, on budget, and tested to machine rate and reliability requirements
Manages project resources
Keeps complete records of every project including a change log, action items, punch list, issues and risk monitoring log
Follows Daifuku standards for documentation and software development
Provides verbal and written updates to projects, including in-scope deliverables, project issues, and risks
Ensures the Innocation Center is always presentable for tours
Travels up to 20% to assist at various jobsites within North America
Other duties as assigned