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Daifuku

Technical Service Engineer I

Daifuku, Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377

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Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in design, manufacturing, installation and support of automotive automation/material handling systems in North America. The company is currently seeking an experienced

Technical Service Engineer I

for our facility in Novi, MI. Daifuku promotes and supports team success by expanding skills and building on capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity. Safety is central to our values; we enforce 5S and daily safety audits.

Benefits

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

Daifuku offers an excellent compensation package including great medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

Responsibilities As a

Technical Service and Site Engineer I

you will install, troubleshoot, and maintain our products and equipment. Under general direction, you will perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical repairs, identify, analyze, and repair product failures, order and replace parts as needed. You will determine and recommend which products, systems or services best fit the customers' needs.

Other Responsibilities

Observe equipment in operation; listen for problems; execute test cycle operations and use precision measuring and testing instruments.

Complete preventive maintenance requirements on equipment, following site-specific procedures and manuals.

Perform site-specific projects as assigned.

Track parts used to ensure consignment inventory accuracy; follow stock handling procedures.

Interpret engineering drawings and assist site installation crews during installation and final acceptance.

Perform engineering studies to develop reliable and optimum solutions based on customer requirements.

Create bid documents and facilitate meetings and negotiations with subcontractors on small projects (less than $1M).

Create customer quotes and facilitate meetings and negotiations with customers on small projects (less than $1M).

Make estimations on small projects (less than $1M).

Understand project schedules and site activities required for successful implementation of material handling systems.

Familiar with structural design and analysis, including calculations.

Interface with the on-site project team, communicating with the design team to resolve issues, and troubleshoot minor on-site issues.

Supervise other associates or skilled trades as required.

Provide technical training.

Work weekends, nights, overtime, and holidays as needed.

Travel to any of our job sites within the US, Canada, or Mexico as required.

Operate industrial conveyor system requiring climbing ladders, scaffolding, screen guards, etc.

Physically capable of standing and walking for long periods.

Lift 25-50 lbs.

Strong PLC programming skills desirable.

Manage sub-contractors, schedules, and budgets.

Meet customers to identify needs and sales opportunities.

Debug during commissioning of new equipment and modifications.

Exhibit excellent communication skills with customers and peers.

React proactively to changes and handle tasks as assigned.

Commit to customer focus and resolve problems based on business needs.

Translate customer requirements into functional technical specifications.

Machinery installation experience preferred.

Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and general computer skills.

Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or other 3D modeling software (minimum 2 years’ experience).

Education and Experience

BS technical degree in electrical, mechanical or automation engineering, or equivalent.

Zero to three years’ experience in material handling and conveyor engineering for the automotive industry is desirable.

Zero to three years’ experience in a construction or manufacturing environment preferred.

Senior Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

EEO Statement Daifuku is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition.

If you would like to view a copy of our affirmative action plan or policy statement, email https://amus-hr@daifukuna.com.

If you have a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation, please e-mail https://amus-hr@daifukuna.com.

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