ILUS Sr. Application Engineer

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!

The Sr. Application Engineer performs engineering and project management duties as assigned by the Director of Application Engineering. Responsible for engineering project management customer relationship management and code compliance. Mentors and trains less-senior team members.

• Works with the industrial engineering team design analysis group Sales and customers to define system requirements and specifications
• Designs large sometimes complex static semi-automated and automated material handling systems; specifies auxiliary equipment and systems
• Designs steel structures including mezzanines platforms and ceiling hung steel
• Specifies auxiliary equipment/systems such as compressed air systems lighting sprinkler systems data networks convenience outlets and generates electrical requirements
• Works with clients to specify peripheral equipment such as workstations forklifts carton erectors case sealers and other material handling equipment; evaluates alternative technologies
• Write proposals evaluates vendor offers and estimates project costs including working with other Wynright groups and vendors
• Supports Sales including visiting job sites for customer meetings and surveys
• Creates plans and drawings including drawings in AutoCAD 3D and working with sheet sets
• Ensures that designs are compliant with relevant codes such as building fire CEMA and OSHA
• Reviews the work of other department members providing training and mentorship
• Identifies new technologies equipment providers fabricators and subcontractors
• Project manages and/or engineers jobs including building project schedules ordering equipment obtaining permits contracting for installation overseeing the installation work testing and commissioning the system communicating with customers enforcing safety standards tracking forecasting and reporting project financials; ensures system integration and effectiveness and makes sure they meet all requirements
• Helps enforce company and department project management and engineering standards

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Civil or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of material handling industry experience
• AutoCAD and 3D drawing preferred
• Knowledge of material handling
• Knowledge of project management and minimum of one engineering discipline
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and after training Wynrights Microsoft CRM and NiC conveyor estimating tool
• Knowledge of financial accounting preferred
• Requires hands-on skills written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and organizational skills to manage projects to successful completion
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required particularly for go-live event

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

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