Electrical Engineer II (Automated Vehicle Engineering)

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.Electrical Engineer IIPosition SummaryElectrical engineers in the Automated Vehicle Engineering group concept, design, and validate electrical and control systems for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for use in manufacturing, industrial, warehousing, and entertainment applications among others. Ideal candidates will be curious of both technical and non-technical challenges, competent in concept and design generation, courageous to engage and adapt with new and complex challenges, confident to produce new ideas and accept input from others, compassionate when interacting with the world, and a strong critical thinker with an analytical approach to problem solving.Major Areas of ResponsibilityExecute electrical design of a battery powered industrial AGV/AMR according to established requirementsExecute design within budget and scopeDefine scope of work and description of operationCalculate equipment performance requirements and capabilitiesCreate control and electrical system concept documentationCreate control and electrical system design specificationsCreate control and electrical system schematics and component layoutsCreate testing and as-built documentationManage assigned budget, schedule, and scope of designEvaluate and select control and electrical componentsEngage internal and external teams to ensure control and electrical systems conform to applicable standardsEngage internal and external teams to ensure control and electrical systems conform to functional deliverablesEngage internal and external teams to evaluate control and electrical system technical risksEngage with internal and external teams to recommend and implement product and process improvementWork with the manufacturing facility to support the build and testing of AGVsRemotely support commissioning team and customers with troubleshooting AGV related problemsWhat We're Looking ForB.S. in Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics) or equivalent experience5+ years direct experience in electrical designProficiencyEnglish Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammarMicrosoft Office – MS Word, Excel, PowerPointElectrical design and component selectionRead and draw electrical schematics and layoutsTroubleshooting electrical systems both in person and remotelyDesired ExperienceAutoCad or AutoCad Electrical (or equivalent)Design of automation equipment, includingPanel design and component layoutPower distributionInterface with control devices (PLC, industrial computers, motor controllers, etc.)Harness designWire routingInterface with I/O and peripheral devicesNEC, NFPA SpecificationsANSI B56.5 SpecificationUL 583 SpecificationISO 3691Demonstrated Physical AbilitiesVisits to customer locations may require negotiating through an industrial facility, including, but not limited to, conveyor systems requiring climbing access ladders, negotiation screen guards, catwalks, and lifting and/or carrying objects up to 40 lbs.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementDaifuku Airport America Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, or medical condition.Compensation & BenefitsDaifuku Airport America offers an excellent compensation package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.Applications are accepted online only. For assistance, call 248-553-1000.#J-18808-Ljbffr