Mechanical Engineer I

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is the global leader in the manufacture, installation, and service of automated material handling systems. Our Automotive Factory Automation (AFA) division seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer.

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core values; we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.

• 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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;
Designing, developing, and detailing mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. Applying knowledge of engineering principles to design products including involvement in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products.

Applications Engineering - Estimation of main line materials handling systems (body weld, paint & assembly) for automotive manufacturing lines. The materials handling systems include Electrified Monorail System (EMS), Power & Free conveyors (P&F), Friction conveyors (FDS), Skillet conveyors (Platform), slat chain conveyors, vertical lifts and part carriers. Performs engineering studies to develop reliable and optimum material handling systems based on engineering practice or customer requirements.

• Performs engineering assignments related to designing and detailing using a CAD system
• Communicate with customers, vendors and departments as needed
• Order, track and coordinate onsite materials
• Support field modifications and commissioning
• Design and detail mechanical conveyor components by using AutoCAD or Inventor
• Designing of structural steel support system of Material Handling System by using AutoCAD
• Detailing of mechanical components and structural items. This will include dimensioning, Bill of material updates, and modification to existing/standard drawings
• Plant/Construction site field inspections
• Interface with fabrication/manufacturing team
• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffoldings, etc.
• Physically capable of sitting, standing and/or walking for long periods of time
• Perform other tasks as assigned

• Perform engineering studies to develop reliable and optimal material handling systems based on best engineering practice or customer requirements
• Assist in design and development of new conveyor systems and equipment, and standard cost evaluations for new conveyor equipment
• Estimate costs for mechanical and structural components of material handling installation costs
• Assist sales or technical service with the complete bid proposal development
• Interface with customer engineers when gathering system requirements, than translate the requirement to functional technical specifications
• Investigate/provide lowest cost material handling alternatives which meet customer requirements (VA/VE)
• Make technical presentations of material handling solutions to customer engineers
• Assist in supplier assessment and business sourcing
• Knowledge of AutoCAD required.
• 3-D CAD software, Inventor or similar is desired.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (motors/chains), structural materials (steel beams/channels/angles), Steel machining/welding practices desired
• Demonstrated PC skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Drafting concepts and fabrication practices
• Works precisely and pays close attention to details
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in material handling and steel design
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Ability to travel as required
• Work in…