AFA Technical Service Engineer I

Daifuku America Corporation - Reynoldsburg, OH

Posted: 2/12/2024 - Expires: 5/12/2024

Job ID: 269752713

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Job Description

AFA Technical Service Engineer I

Job Location

US-OH-REYNOLDSBURG

# of Openings

2

Company Division

AFA

Overview

Daifuku America Corporation is a leader in Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support of automotive automation/material handling systems in North America. The company is currently seeking an experienced Technical Service Engineer I.

Daifuku Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision, day one

FSA/ HSA

Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Company provided life and disability plans

401K: Fidelity

7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)

13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)

11 paid holidays.

Annual bonuses based upon company performance and other factors.

PPE Reimbursement

Responsibilities

As a Technical Service and Site Engineer I you will install, troubleshoot, and maintain our products and equipment. Under general direction, you will perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical repairs, identify, analyze, and repair product failures, order & replace parts as needed. You will also determine and recommend which products, systems or services best fit the customers' needs. Be familiar with various material handling systems which include Power & Free conveyors, Skid conveyors, FDS friction conveyor, Fork Transfers, Part Carriers, and other automation type equipment.

The qualified candidate will be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures, rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Other Responsibilities

Observe the equipment in operation; listening for problems; executing various test cycle operations, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
Complete preventive maintenance requirements on equipment, following site specific procedures & operations/maintenance manuals
Perform site specific projects as assigned
Insure proper tracking of parts used to ensure consignment inventory accuracy. Follow proper stock handling procedures
Interpret engineering drawings and assist site installation crews as necessary throughout the installation phase of a project thru customer final acceptance
Perform Engineering studies to develop reliable and optimum solutions based on customer requirements
Must create bid documents and facilitate meetings and negotiations with subcontractors on small projects (less than $1M).
Must be able to create customer quotes and facilitate meetings and negotiations with customer on small projects (less than $1M).
Must also be able to make estimations on Small projects (less than $1M)
Understand project schedules and site activities required for successful implementation of material handling systems
Familiar with structural design and analysis, including calculations
Interface with the on-site project team, communicating with the design team to resolve issues, and able to troubleshoot and resolve minor on-site issues as they arise
Supervision of other associates may be required, as well as supervision of skilled trades
Skilled position involving technical training

Must be available to work weekends, nights, overtime, and holidays, as needed

Must be flexible as the position may require traveling to any of our job sites within the US, Canada, or Mexico
Must be able to negotiate thru an industrial conveyor system requiring climbing access ladders, scaffolding, screen guards, etc
Physically capable of standing and/or walking for long periods of time.
The ability to lift at 25-50 lbs

Qualifications

Strong PLC programming skills in a hands-on field construction environment desirable
The ability to choose and manage sub-contractors, manage schedules and budgets
The skill to meet with customers and identify needs and potential sales opportunities
Requires debugging skills during commissioning of new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment
Must possess excellent communication skills with ability to speak with clarity and interface effectively with customers and peers
Ability to react to changes proactively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
Display broad-based customer focus and commitment to resolve problems and make decisions based upon the priority of the problem in relation to business needs
Strong communication skills for interface with customer engineers in gathering system requirements and then translating the requirements into functional technical specifications
Machinery installation experience preferred
Proficiency with MS office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and general computer skills
AutoCad, Inventor, or other 3D modeling software (minimum 2 years' experience)

Education and Experience

BS technical degree in electrical, mechanical or automation engineering, or equivalent
Zero to three years' experience in material handling and conveyor engineering for the automotive industry is desirable
Zero to three years' experience in a construction or manufacturing environment preferred

Daifuku offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

Daifuku is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition.

If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email dac-hr@daifukuamerica.com

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail dac-hr@daifukuamerica.com

Daifuku America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or medical condition.

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Job Summary

Employment Type:: Full Time Employee
Job type:: Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:: No
Education Level:: No school grade completed
Work Days:: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code: 78168112
Salary: N/A
Licenses / Certifications:: N/A; Applied Math: 4; Graphic Literacy: 5; Workplace Documentation: 5

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AFA Technical Service Engineer I

Daifuku America Corporation - Reynoldsburg, OH

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