Automation Technician

Manages material handling automation equipment and projects for implementation in the Innovation Center involving a wide variety of equipment machines software controls and technologies.

• 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

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 match
FSA/HSA
Employee Assistance Program

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

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