Entry Level Product Development Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

The company is currently seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer. We are currently seeking an innovative Product Development Engineer to work with our talented team of engineers and designers. In this role, you will help design new products, assisting with proof-of-concept and prototype testing. You will also review existing designs, supporting the enhancement or revision of our current products. Applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering as well as experience with 3D design software, such as Inventor and other tools in the AutoDesk suite. You will use these skills to create technical drawings that aid in the design and production process.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Conceives, designs, develops, engineers, prototypes, tests, and revisesmid-sizedand large-scale,moderatelycomplex,new fabricated products for conveyor systems and applications
• Performsengineering calculations to ensure a robust design, including horsepower, stress, torque, deflection, torsion, overhung load, sortation rate, cycle rate, air consumption, and amperage draw
• Workswith other teams to troubleshoot and resolve development and design issues
• Ensures that new products are safe, reliable, and easy to maintain
• Selectsappropriate and cost-effective purchased products
• Analyzesdata to identify trends in usage, cost, performance, and reliability
• Developsand executestest plans for concepts and prototypes to establish operational parameters
• Uses modeling and simulation toolsto prove or disprove designs
• Partners with the Design team, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Purchasing and Administration
• Mentors less-senior team members
• Travels up to 20%

Skills & Abilities

• Experience in thedesign and development of conveyor-related products:
  • Conveyor equipmentindividually and on a system level
  • Competitor’s products
  • Power transmission and automation components
  • Plastics, metals, alloys, and chemistry
  • Manufacturing considerations
  • Design cost, budgets, and expenditures
• ProficientwithAutoCAD,Solidworks,SolidworksEnterprise PDM, Microsoft Office and simulation modules
• Ability to use Excel to sort large data tables and create calculation tables
• Ability to use PowerPoint to create visualexplanations and presentations
• Ability tohandlemultiple projects andadapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced results‑oriented environment
• Organizational skills to meet project plans and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communicationand interpersonal skills
• Strategicand creativethinking and problem‑solving skills
• Team‑oriented and collaborative
• Ability to learn new skills and technologies

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Master's degree a plus
• Minimum7yearsofexperiencein the material handling industry
• Experiencein conveyor systems with carton handling or pallet handling
• Experience with Motor Drive Roller (MDR), Sortation Technologies, installation, project management, electrical, orSolidworksEnterprise PDM administration

Demonstrated Physical Abilities

Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence.

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affir...

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