Job Description
*Design automated material handling solutions to establish new and improved existing material flows throughout the facilities. The design includes material arrival at docks, delivery to line-side locations, material transport between internal manufacturing lines, buffer/storage systems, robotic material handling solutions.
*Drive material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems
*Develop analytical models to establish design criteria and overall system performance criteria
*Investigate and research advanced technologies to optimize material handling equipment and systems
*Concept development, detailed engineering design, and collaboration with system build and integration
*Develop RFQs, technical equipment specifications, procedures, and proper documentation
Required Skills & Experience
*Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent);
*10+ years of practical automated material handling and process equipment design experience in AS/RS, electric monorail system, conveyance, mobile robotics (AGVs or AMRs), and robotic material handling
*Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA or similar modeling software
*A solid engineering background with hands-on design and development experience
*A passion to work with automation equipment and design processes around it
*Ability to lead a project from concept through to installation and hand-over while working in a close-knit, team environment.
*Knowledge of and experience with material flow strategies and dynamic manufacturing systems.
*Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
*Master's degree in mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
*Knowledge of basic electrical systems such as panels, NEC/NFPA and equipment safety standards
*Knowledge of basic controls and robot systems such as AB/Siemens PLCs, Fanuc Robots
*Knowledge of MES system
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.