ILUS - Automation Equipment Technician

## Overview 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 - 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 ## 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 **Benefit Information:** Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with matchFSA/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