Overview

About Us

Daifuku is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary 

Resolves electro-mechanical issues and equipment errors on automated material handling systems and related equipment and perform repair and preventive maintenance. Performs on-site set-up, programming, and customer training. Leads the work of other Automation Technicians

Responsibilities

• Uses advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair all equipment problems
• Performs Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) troubleshooting, debugging, and programming
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawings
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs
• Performs on-site set-up, programming, and training
• Completes detailed reports and other paperwork
• Follows up on completed work with customers and other departments to ensure resolution

Qualifications

• Ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components – photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachometers. and encoders.
• Knowledge of PLC programs; ability to troubleshoot ladder logic and modify the PLC program as needed
• Ability to mentor, lead, and influence other team members
• Ability to execute assigned tasks
• Ability to interpret and modify mechanical and electrical drawings
• Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented
• Team orientation
• Knowledge of safe industrial work practices