Principal System Engineer

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!

Job Summary

The Principal System Engineer designs highly automated material handling projects and solutions across multiple engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Controls, ASRS and Robotics

• Ability to lead/influence multiple teams and accomplish project goals effectively  
• Mentor others within the organization as needed 
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment 
• Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Demonstrate high level of emotional intelligence 
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills 
• Team-oriented and collaborative 
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented 
• Review/influence large automated project proposals/concepts ahead of project sales 
• Coordinate and influence all engineering disciplines towards best in class solutions when dealing with large automated systems 
• Participate, when appropriate, in the project design cycle as an individual contributor 
• Setup/facilitate project design review with all stakeholder to ensure that deliverables are suitable for construction, meeting customer expectations, safety standards as well as meeting budgetary constraints.  
• Engage with third party equipment manufacturers in developing request for proposals (RFP’s) that are in line with project requirements. Review progress and coordinate with engineering teams to ensure that project goals are met.  
• Monitor project schedules, engineering deliverables and material costs 
• Occasionally travels to project site to review facilities prior or during construction activities, monitor progress, deployment of engineering solutions and during customer acceptance phase.  
• Participates in continuous improvement projects by providing meaningful feedback regarding products and internal processes 
• Resolves engineering issues by working with customers, vendors, and other team members

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Industrial, or equivalent experience dealing with large/complex intralogistics projects
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience
• AutoCAD preferred and/or SolidWorks proficiency