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Product Development Mechanical Engineer
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Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation
Grand Rapids, MI (In Person)
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Product Development Mechanical EngineerJob Location US-MI-Grand Rapids | US-IN-Hobart # of Openings 1 Shift 1st Shift Company Division ILUSOverview 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 applicationsSupports 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 drawParticipates in working with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve development and design issuesEnsures that new products are safe, reliable, and easy to maintainRecommends appropriate and cost-effective purchased productsHelps to analyze data to identify trends in usage, cost, performance, and reliabilityParticipates in developing and executing test plans for concepts and prototypes to establish operational parametersUses modeling and simulation tools to prove or disprove designsPartners with the Design team, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Purchasing and AdministrationTravels up to 20% Qualifications Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Development or equivalent experienceMinimum of internship or 1 year of experience in the material handling industry preferredIntroductory experience in conveyor systems with carton handling or pallet handlingIntroductory experience with Motor Drive Roller (MDR), Sortation Technologies, installation, project management, electrical, or Solidworks Enterprise PDM administration highly desirableKnowledge, Skills and Abilities RequirementsKnowledge of design and development of conveyor-related productsExperience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Solidworks Enterprise PDM, Microsoft Office and simulation modulesAbility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environmentOrganizational skills to meet project plans and deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsStrategic and creative thinking and problem-solving skillsTeam-oriented and collaborativeAbility to learn new skills and technologies Federal Contractor EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans