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 Senior Mechanical Engineer I-Robotics will be responsible for engineering of material handling systems, with a focus on mechanical design aspects of robotic and advanced automation solutions . Daifuku provided solutions require a cohesive team effort inclusive of various disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, controls, software, and project management.

As part of the Robotics Team, Robotics Mechanical Engineers will develop and implement designed solutions that satisfy customer requirement for safety, functionality, reliability, throughput, and expense. Efforts will include leading small to medium projects and directing/assigning work to project team members. Performance of project duties with a decreasing level of direct supervision is expected.

Participates in designing/enhancing robotic material-handling and advanced automation systems; includes design and specification of custom parts/assemblies such as robot End-of ArmTooling (EoAT)
1. May work on phases of large projects and/or an entire smaller project
2. Contibutes significantly to system safety design evaluations, including Safety Risk Assessments
3. Leads efforts in the review of designs for compliance with engineering priciples, company standards, and customer requirements and specifications.
4. Creates approval, permit, and installation drawings using AutoCAD an/or SolidWorks
5. Obtains material and product quotes from vendors
6. Monitors the project schedule, engineering time, and material costs
7. Works with other disciplines on the project team to make sure the engineered solution and all equipment fit within system confines and constraints
8. Occasionally travels up measure project locations, inventory equipment, commission systems, and interface with customers
9. Drives efforts for continuous improvement projects
10. Assists in resolving engineering issues by working with customers, vendors, and other team members
11. Interacts and collaborates with suppliers, including product training attendance when applicable
12. Supports Robotics Factory pre-ship testing, validations, and customer Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) when applicable
13. Leads projects by defining and issuing work to assigned team members
14. Directs assigned project team and assigns priorities consistent with project needs; reports progress to project and engineering management
15. Provides experienced input to the project lessons learned process
16. Reviews customer specifications and scope documentation for quotation and clarification

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant Engineering Majors
• Minimum of 4-8 years of related experience
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation safety design standards and practices
• Strong 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
• Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively
• 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
• Good time management and planning skills
• Overall, should exhibit strong qualities in the following core competencies: Dependability, Communication, Quality, Teamwork, Innovation/Initiative, and commitment to Safety
• Ability to business travel up to 20%

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