Project Engineer III

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!

Position Summary

The candidate will be responsible for engineering custom material handling systems. Each system is designed per client based on the optimal solution, requiring collaboration across mechanical, electrical, industrial, controls, software, and project management disciplines. The team develops and implements a design concept that satisfies the customer’s requirements for safety, functionality, reliability, throughput, and expense.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance conveyor systems as well as various automated and semi‑automated material handling systems; may work on phases of a larger project or an entire smaller project.
• Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate activities concerning technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Prepare and review approval, permit, and installation drawings using AutoCAD.
• Obtain material and product quotes from vendors and issue purchase orders.
• Monitor project schedule, engineering time, and material costs.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on the project team to ensure the engineered solution and all equipment fit within system confines and constraints.
• Travel up to 20% to measure buildings, inventory equipment, commission systems, and interface with customers.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Resolve engineering issues by working with customers, vendors, and other team members.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Industrial, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of material handling related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of the material handling business.
• Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers.
• 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.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand the English language.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities, women, disabled, veterans.
• Federal contractor.

Pay

USD $85,000.00 – $110,000.00