Project Engineer I
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Salary$70k – $80k
LocationBolingbrook, IL, US; Grand Rapids, MI, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 18, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Industrial, or equivalent experience
Experience, such as an internship, within the material handling industry
AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks proficiency
Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project
Ability to handle intermediate size project assignments with minimal supervision
Knowledge of the material handling business and ability to assist across teams and divisions
Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Team-oriented and collaborative
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Ability to learn new technology
Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
Travels up to 20% to measure buildings, inventory equipment, commission systems, and interface with customers
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Federal Contractor
Skills
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Project
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
FSA
HSA
Employee assistance program
Overview
Candidate will be responsible for engineering material handling systems. Each system is custom designed per client based on the optimal solution. This requires a team effort of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, controls, software, and project management. The team will develop and implement a design concept that satisfies the customer’s requirements for safety, functionality, reliability, throughput, and expense.
Responsibilities
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Participates in Designing/Enhancing conveyor systems as well as various automated and semi-automated material handling systems; may work on phases of a larger project or an entire smaller project
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Assists in the review of product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements and specifications
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Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
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Creates approval, permit, and installation drawings using AutoCAD
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Obtains material and product quotes from vendors and issues purchase orders
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Monitors the project schedule, engineering time, and material costs
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Works with other disciplines on the project team to make sure the engineered solution and all equipment fit within system confines and constraints
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Travels up to 20% to measure buildings, inventory equipment, commission systems, and interface with customers
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Participates in continuous improvement projects
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Assists in resolving engineering issues by working with customers, vendors, and other team members
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Employees are responsible to comply with all requirements of Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
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Employees are to ensure sustainable process outputs that drive continuous improvement to provide leading industry performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Industrial, or equivalent experience
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Experience, such as an internship, within the material handling industry
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
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AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks proficiency
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Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project.
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Ability to handle intermediate size project assignments with minimal supervision
•
Knowledge of the material handling business and ability to assist across teams and divisions
•
Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers
•
Strong verbal and written communication skills
•
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
•
Team-oriented and collaborative
•
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
•
Ability to learn new technology
•
Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
Benefit Information:
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Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match
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FSA/HSA
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Employee Assistance Program
Legal
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Federal Contractor
Hiring process
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Job Posting Min Salary
USD $70,000.00
Job Posting Max Salary
USD $80,000.00