Senior Application Engineer

Senior Application Engineer Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation United States, Illinois, Bolingbrook Jun 23, 2026 Senior Application Engineer
Job Location US-IL-Bolingbrook # of Openings 1 Shift 1st Shift Company Division ILUS Overview About Us Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support. If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you! The Sr. Application Engineer performs engineering and project management duties as assigned by the Director of Application Engineering. Responsible for engineering, project management, customer relationship management, and code compliance. Mentors and trains less-senior team members. Responsibilities Works with the industrial engineering team, design analysis group, Sales, and customers to define system requirements and specifications
Designs large, sometimes complex static, semi-automated, and automated material handling systems; specifies auxiliary equipment and systems
Designs steel structures, including mezzanines, platforms, and ceiling hung steel
Specifies auxiliary equipment/systems, such as compressed air systems, lighting, sprinkler systems, data networks, convenience outlets, and generates electrical requirements
Works with clients to specify peripheral equipment such as workstations, forklifts, carton erectors, case sealers, and other material handling equipment; evaluates alternative technologies
Write proposals, evaluates vendor offers, and estimates project costs, including working with other Wynright groups and vendors
Supports Sales, including visiting job sites for customer meetings and surveys
Creates plans and drawings, including drawings in AutoCAD 3D and working with sheet sets
Ensures that designs are compliant with relevant codes, such as building, fire, CEMA, and OSHA
Reviews the work of other department members, providing training and mentorship
Identifies new technologies, equipment providers, fabricators, and subcontractors
Project manages and/or engineers jobs, including building project schedules, ordering equipment, obtaining permits, contracting for installation, overseeing the installation work, testing and commissioning the system, communicating with customers, enforcing safety standards, tracking, forecasting, and reporting project financials; ensures system integration and effectiveness and makes sure they meet all requirements
Helps enforce company and department project management and engineering standards Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years of material handling industry experience
AutoCAD and 3D drawing preferred
Knowledge of material handling
Knowledge of project management and minimum of one engineering discipline
Proficient with Microsoft Office and, after training, Wynright's Microsoft CRM and NiC conveyor estimating tool
Knowledge of financial accounting preferred
Requires hands-on skills, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and organizational skills to manage projects to successful completion
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to learn new technologies
Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly for "go-live" event EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Federal Contractor