Electrical Engineer II (Automated Vehicle Engineering)

Daifuku•Novi, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku Airport America Corporation, a subsidiary of Daifuku North America and part of the global Daifuku group, is a leader in automated materials handling systems. The company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II to join the Automated Vehicle Engineering group. This role involves the conceptualization, design, and validation of electrical and control systems for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) used across various industries including manufacturing, industrial, warehousing, and entertainment. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of technical competence, curiosity, courage to tackle complex challenges, confidence in generating new ideas while accepting input, compassion in their interactions, and strong critical thinking skills with an analytical problem-solving approach.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics) or equivalent experience
Proficiency English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Microsoft Office – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Electrical design and component selection
Read and draw electrical schematics and layouts
Troubleshooting electrical systems both in person and remotely
5+ years direct experience in electrical design

Nice To Haves

AutoCad or AutoCad Electrical (or equivalent)
Design of automation equipment, including: Panel design and component layout, Power distribution, Interface with control devices (PLC, industrial computers, motor controllers, etc.), Harness design, Wire routing, Interface with I/O and peripheral devices
NEC, NFPA Specifications
ANSI B56.5 Specification
UL 583 Specification
ISO 3691

Responsibilities

Execute electrical design of a battery powered industrial AGV/AMR according to established requirements
Execute design within budget and scope
Define scope of work and description of operation
Calculate equipment performance requirements and capabilities
Create control and electrical system concept documentation
Create control and electrical system design specifications
Create control and electrical system schematics and component layouts
Create testing and as-built documentation
Manage assigned budget, schedule, and scope of design
Evaluate and select control and electrical components
Engage internal and external teams to ensure control and electrical systems conform to applicable standards
Engage internal and external teams to ensure control and electrical systems conform to functional deliverables
Engage internal and external teams to evaluate control and electrical system technical risks
Engage with internal and external teams to recommend and implement product and process improvement
Work with the manufacturing facility to support the build and testing of AGVs
Remotely support commissioning team and customers with troubleshooting AGV related problems