Automation Technician

Overview

Manages material handling automation equipment and projects for implementation in the Innovation Center involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment in the Innovation Center (Bolingbrook, IL)

• Facilitates and conducts tours of Innovation Center

• Facilitates and conducts customer product tests on equipment in Innovation Center

• Provides technical and operational information on systems in the Innovation CenterExecutes material handling equipment projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, and controls.

• Collaborates with an execution and development team to implement industry leading automated systems.

• Delivers subsystems on time, on budget, and tested to machine rate and reliability requirements

• Manages project resources

• Keeps complete records of every project including a change log, action items, punch list, issues and risk monitoring log

• Follows Daifuku standards for documentation and software development

• Provides verbal and written updates to projects, including in-scope deliverables, project issues, and risks

• Ensures the Innocation Center is always presentable for tours

• Travels up to 20% to assist at various jobsites within North America

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering (Technology), Electrical Engineering (Technology), Mechatronics, or related experience.

• Minimum 2 years in a mechatronics technician role, preferably in conveyor systems or material handling systems.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills

• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment

• Leadership skills

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills

• Strong organization and collaborative skills

• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language

• Benefit Information:

• Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with matchFSA/HSA Employee Assistance Program

• EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

• Federal Contractor

• If you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email HR-ILUS@daifukuna.com

• Job Posting Min Salary USD $70,000.00 Job Posting Max Salary USD $80,000.00