Daifuku Usa Inc jobs in Grand Rapids, MI - 8 jobs

About Us 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! Department Summary The Controls Team Focuses on the design and modeling of a diverse range of dynamic mechatronic systems. This includes the integration and programming of the devices that will control the equipment and interface with material delivery and sortation systems throughout the plant. Works with the electrical design and overall project teams to document systems, coordinate electrical standardization and ensure consistence between projects. Designs and drafts control systems for material handling solutions using AutoCAD Electrical as needed. Drawing sets include device layout drawings, control schematics, panel layouts, and network and installation details. Job Summary Designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. Includes concepting new ideas, developing specifications and requirements, implementing proof of concepts and prototypes, performing high level and detailed designing, and leading the transition to manufacturing. Leads large projects or multiple smaller projects and provides direction and training to less-senior associates. Responsibilities * Lead in the concepting and design of products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs * Lead and collaborate with others on the development team to develop products * Ensure products developed fit with current and future manufacturing operations * Ensure products developed meet competitive and market demands for performance and cost * Specify and develop a sequence of operations of automated equipment * Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication * Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs * Maintain product develop schedules and cost estimates * Follow established engineering standards and best practices including software revision control * Perform prototype development and testing * Perform on site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and other performance metrics are met * Investigate product issues in the field and determine root cause * Domestic travel up to 40% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience * Minimum of 6 years of related experience * Experience with industrial HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers and Schneider PLCs * In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, and Schneider PLCs * Proficient with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical or other related electrical CAD systems such as EPlan * Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively * Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Team-oriented and collaborative * Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills * Ability to learn new technologies * Self-motivated * Ability to work non-traditional hours * Must be able to read, speak and understsand the English language. Benefit Information: * Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match * FSA/HSA * Employee Assistance Program EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Federal Contractor If you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email ********************* Job Posting Min Salary USD $85,000.00 Job Posting Max Salary USD $125,000.00

Candidate will be responsible for engineering of material handling systems. Each system is custom designed per client based on the optimal solution. This requires a team effort of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, controls, software, and project management. The team will develop and implement a design concept that satisfies the customer's requirement for safety, functionality, reliability, throughput, and expense. Responsibilities Designing/enhancing conveyor systems as well as various automated and semi-automated material handling systems; may work on phases of a larger project or an entire smaller project Review of product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements and specifications Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems Prepares/Reviews approval, permit, and installation drawings using AutoCAD Obtains material and product quotes from vendors and issues purchase orders Helps monitor the project schedule, engineering time, and material costs Works with other disciplines on the project team to make sure the engineered solution and all equipment fit within system confines and constraints Travels up to 20% to measure buildings, inventory equipment, commission systems, and interface with customers Participates in continuous improvement projects Resolves engineering issues by working with customers, vendors and other team members Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements1) Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Industrial, or equivalent experience2) Minimum of 6 years of material handling related experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements 1) AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks proficiency2) Microsoft Office skills - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project.3) Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment4) Strong knowledge of the material handling business5) Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers6) Strong verbal and written communication skills7) Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills8) Team-oriented and collaborative9) Self-motivated and detail-oriented10) Ability to learn new technology 11) Must be able to speak, read, and understand the English language Benefit Information: * Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match * FSA/HSA * Employee Assistance Program EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Federal Contractor If you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email ********************* Job Posting Min Salary USD $85,000.00 Job Posting Max Salary USD $110,000.00

About Us 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! Job Summary The Electrical Engineer II works with the overall project team to document systems. Designs and drafts control systems for material handling solutions using AutoCAD Electrical. Drawing sets include device layout drawings, control schematics, panel layouts, and network and installation details. Responsibilities * Works closely with project leads to design schematic drawing sets based on project requirements * Designs system layouts, network layouts, and installation details * Prepares schematics and panel layouts for control panel fabrication * Creates bills of material for panels * Coordinates ordering of field materials and panels * Prints, plots, and assembles drawing sets for electrician bids, stamping, and field installation * Identifies and implements automation tools within the department to improve efficiency * Updates drawings to "as-built" status at project completion * Active participant in the team's overall objectives * Travels up to 20% mostly within the Continental United States Qualifications * Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience * Minimum of 3 years of experience designing industrial controls in a CAD environment * Knowledge of design of controls and controllers such as Rockwell/Allen-Bradley * Proficient with an electrical CAD design software; AutoCAD Electrical 2013+ preferred * Knowledge of electrical controls terminology * Knowledge of NFPA 70 National Electric Code, NFPA 79 and other electrical/safety standards * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, must be able to speak, read and understand the English language * Detail-oriented * Team-oriented and collaborative * Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills * Self-motivated * Ability to work non-traditional hours * Must be able to speak, read, and understand the English language Benefit Information: * Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match * FSA/HSA * Employee Assistance Program EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Federal Contractor If you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email ********************* Job Posting Min Salary USD $73,000.00 Job Posting Max Salary USD $95,000.00

Candidate will be responsible for engineering material handling systems. Each system is custom designed per client based on the optimal solution. This requires a team effort of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, controls, software, and project management. The team will develop and implement a design concept that satisfies the customer's requirements for safety, functionality, reliability, throughput, and expense. Responsibilities Designs/Enhances conveyor systems as well as various automated and semi-automated material handling systems; may work on phases of a larger project or an entire smaller project Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements and specifications Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems Creates approval, permit, and installation drawings using AutoCAD Obtains material and product quotes from vendors and issues purchase orders Monitors the project schedule, engineering time, and material costs Works with other disciplines on the project team to make sure the engineered solution and all equipment fit within system confines and constraints Travels up to 20% to measure buildings, inventory equipment, commission systems, and interface with customers Participates in continuous improvement projects Resolves engineering issues by working with customers, vendors, and other team members Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Industrial, or equivalent experience Minimum of 2 years of material handling related experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks proficiency Microsoft Office skills - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project. Ability to handle intermediate size project assignments with minimal supervision Knowledge of the material handling business and ability to assist across teams and divisions Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers Strong verbal and written communication skills Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Team-oriented and collaborative Self-motivated and detail-oriented Ability to learn new technology Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language Benefit Information: * Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match * FSA/HSA * Employee Assistance Program EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Federal Contractor If you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email ********************* Job Posting Min Salary USD $75,000.00 Job Posting Max Salary USD $89,000.00

Develops new products for material handling applications including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfilment, and robotic systems. Includes development of specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, PLC logic.. May work with support of more senior engineers. Works closely with the overall team to design systems meeting the product requirements. Uses creativity and innovation to design the standard product offering Responsibilities 1) Designs new control systems and power distribution systems for industrial material handling systems and proposes modifications to existing equipment; customizes standard designs based on customer specifications and scope documents2) Reviews customer specifications and scope documentation for quotation and clarification3) Specify and develop a sequence of operations of automated equipment4) Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication5) Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs6) Maintains progress schedules that meet project milestones7) Follow established engineering standards and best practices including software revision control8) Perform prototype development and testing9) Performs on-site commissioning to implement and validate the system design10) Performs process checks and reviews the output by other team members11) Travel up to 50%, mostly within North America Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements 1) Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience2) Minimium of 4 years of material handling related experience3) Experience with ASRS, sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design required4) Experience with Allen Bradley control software and tools required5) Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design including execution of risk assessments required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements 1) Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA2) Knowledge of controls/controllers and PLCs a plus3) Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical4) Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines5) Excellent verbal and written communication skills6) Team-oriented and collaborative 7) Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills8) Ability to learn new technologies9) Self-motivated10) Ability to work non-traditional hours11) Ability to speak Japanese is a plus12) Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language Benefit Information: * Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match * FSA/HSA * Employee Assistance Program EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Federal Contractor If you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email ********************* Job Posting Min Salary USD $90,000.00 Job Posting Max Salary USD $110,000.00

Designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. Includes concepting new ideas, developing specifications and requirements, implementing proof of concepts and prototypes, performing high level and detailed designing, and leading the transistion to manufacturing. Leads large projects or multiple smaller projects and provides direction and training to less-senior associates. Responsibilities 1) Lead in the concepting and design of products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs 2) Lead and collaborate with others on the development team to develop products 3) Ensure products developed fit with current and future manufacturing operations 4) Ensure products developed meet competitive and market demands for performance and cost 5) Specify and develop a sequence of operations of automated equipment 6) Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication 7) Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs 8) Maintain product develop schedules and cost estimates 9) Follow established engineering standards and best practices including software revision control 10) Perform prototype development and testing 11) Perform on site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and other performance metrics are met 12) Investigate product issues in the field and determine root cause 13) Domestic travel up to 40% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States. Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements: 1) Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience 2) Minimum of 8 years of related experience 3) Experience with sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design required 4) Experience with Allen Bradley control software and tools required 5) Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design including execution of risk assessments required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: 1) In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, AllenBradley controls/controllers 2) Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical or other related electrical CAD systems 3) Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively 4) Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines 5) Excellent verbal and written communication skills 6) Team-oriented and collaborative 7) Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills 8) Ability to learn new technologies 9) Self-motivated 10) Ability to work non-traditional hours 11) Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language Benefit Information: Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with Employer Match FSA/HSA Options Employee Assistance Program EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Federal Contractor If you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email ********************* Job Posting Min Salary USD $85,000.00 Job Posting Max Salary USD $130,000.00

Designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. Includes concepting new ideas, developing specifications and requirements, implementing proof of concepts and prototypes, performing high level and detailed designing, and leading the transistion to manufacturing. Leads large projects or multiple smaller projects and provides direction and training to less-senior associates. Responsibilities 1) Lead in the concepting and design of products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs 2) Lead and collaborate with others on the development team to develop products 3) Ensure products developed fit with current and future manufacturing operations 4) Ensure products developed meet competitive and market demands for performance and cost 5) Specify and develop a sequence of operations of automated equipment 6) Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication 7) Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs 8) Maintain product develop schedules and cost estimates 9) Follow established engineering standards and best practices including software revision control 10) Perform prototype development and testing 11) Perform on site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and other performance metrics are met 12) Investigate product issues in the field and determine root cause 13) Domestic travel up to 40% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States. Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements: 1) Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience 2) Minimum of 8 years of related experience 3) Experience with sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design required 4) Experience with Allen Bradley control software and tools required 5) Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design including execution of risk assessments required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: 1) In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, AllenBradley controls/controllers 2) Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical or other related electrical CAD systems 3) Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively 4) Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines 5) Excellent verbal and written communication skills 6) Team-oriented and collaborative 7) Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills 8) Ability to learn new technologies 9) Self-motivated 10) Ability to work non-traditional hours 11) Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language Benefit Information: Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with Employer Match FSA/HSA Options Employee Assistance Program EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Federal Contractor If you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email *********************