ILUS - Automation Equipment Technician

Job Summary: 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: Essential Functions 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 QualificationsEducation and Experience RequirementsAssociate 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 match FSA/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 SalaryUSD $70,000.00 Job Posting Max SalaryUSD $80,000.00