ILUS - Automation Equipment Technician

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 Center
• Executes 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

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

Benefits

• Many great benefits to include: Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match FSA/HSA Employee Assistance Program
• EEO
• Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
• Federal Contractor