AMUS Electrical Estimator II

About the role

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of material goods in the automotive automation/material handling systems. We focus on Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support. Daifuku America Corporation has been a trusted partner to some of the world's largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity. Our Automotive Factory Automation (AFA) division seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator. Daifuku Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. Safety is part of our core values; we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Estimation of Main Line Materials Handling Systems (body welding, paint & assembly) for automotive manufacturing lines, including Electrified Monorail System (EMS), Power & Free conveyors (P&F), Skillet conveyors (Platform), Slat Chain conveyors, Vertical Lifts and Parts Carriers.
• Perform estimation analysis to develop reliable and optimum material handling systems based on best engineering practice or customer requirements.
• Estimate costs for Electrical and Controls portion of material handling systems, and generate the total cost of the system by incorporating controls and installations costs.
• Assist in design and development of new conveyor systems, equipment and standard cost evaluations for new conveyor and equipment.
• Define electrical components to be used in an electrical control system.
• Assist Sales or Technical Service with the complete bid proposal development.
• Interface with customer engineers when gathering system requirements, then translating the requirement to functional technical specifications.
• Investigate and provide lowest cost material handling alternatives, which meet customer requirements (VA/VE).
• Make technical presentations of material handling solutions to customer engineers.
• Visit customer sites for pre-bid and proposal development.
• Overtime required when Due Date for quote has to be met.
• Travel as required.
• Assist in supplier assessment and business sourcing.

Qualifications

• Experience in system design and implementation in an industrial or manufacturing environment; automotive manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Rockwell PLC and HMI components; experience with other manufacturers (Mitsubishi, Omron, GE, Siemens) a plus.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems and experience with material handling equipment.
• Strong skills and experience in estimating total costs for Electrical and Controls portion of material handling systems; experience in bid proposals a plus.
• Ability to perform engineering studies to develop reliable and optimum systems based on automotive customer requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring diagrams and system layout drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2000 or higher), Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Knowledge of electrical standards (National Electric Code, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA 79, and UL508A).
• Experience with Automotive Customer Specifications.
• Experience communicating regular status to clients, superiors, and peers.
• Basic experience writing hardware specifications.
• Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Self-managed and committed to working in a fast-paced environment.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• BS in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 2–6 years experience in Electrical Engineering and control systems design.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one
• Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• FSA / HSA
• Company provided life and disability plans
• 401K: Fidelity
• 7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)
• 13 Paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)
• 11 Paid holidays
• Yearly performance bonuses
• PPE Reimbursement