Automation Technician

Daifuku•Bolingbrook, IL

5d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Automation Technician manages material handling automation equipment and projects for implementation in Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation’s Innovation Center. The role involves a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies. The technician maintains equipment, supports tours and customer product testing, provides technical and operational information about Innovation Center systems, and works with execution and development teams to implement automated systems. The position also manages project resources and documentation, tracks project progress and risks, and travels up to 20% to assist at jobsites within 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; experience with conveyor systems or material handling systems is preferred.
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.
Skills with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
Ability to manage multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Leadership skills.
Self-motivation and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
Ability to speak, read, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with conveyor systems or material handling systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment in the Innovation Center in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Facilitate and conduct tours of the Innovation Center.
Facilitate and conduct customer product tests on Innovation Center equipment.
Provide technical and operational information about systems in the Innovation Center.
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, within budget, and 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 information about 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.