Product Development Mechanical Engineer

Product Development Mechanical Engineer Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation United States, Indiana, Hobart Apr 23, 2026 Product Development Mechanical Engineer
Job Location US-MI-Grand Rapids | US-IN-Hobart # of Openings 1 Shift 1st Shift Company Division ILUS Overview Under direction, develops new products, models, and mechanisms for conveyor systems and applications. Works on typically small-scale, less complex projects with support from more senior engineers. Responsibilities Participates in conceiving, designing, developing, engineering, prototyping, testing, and revising typically small-scale, less complex, new fabricated products for conveyor systems and applications
Supports the process for engineering calculations to ensure a robust design, including horsepower, stress, torque, deflection, torsion, overhung load, sortation rate, cycle rate, air consumption, and amperage draw
Participates in working with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve development and design issues
Ensures that new products are safe, reliable, and easy to maintain
Recommends appropriate and cost-effective purchased products
Helps to analyze data to identify trends in usage, cost, performance, and reliability
Participates in developing and executing test plans for concepts and prototypes to establish operational parameters
Uses modeling and simulation tools to prove or disprove designs
Partners with the Design team, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Purchasing and Administration
Travels up to 20% Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Development or equivalent experience
Minimum of internship or 1 year of experience in the material handling industry preferred
Introductory experience in conveyor systems with carton handling or pallet handling
Introductory experience with Motor Drive Roller (MDR), Sortation Technologies, installation, project management, electrical, or Solidworks Enterprise PDM administration highly desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements Knowledge of design and development of conveyor-related products
Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Solidworks Enterprise PDM, Microsoft Office and simulation modules
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
Organizational skills to meet project plans and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic and creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Team-oriented and collaborative
Ability to learn new skills and technologies EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Federal Contractor