Job Location US-OH-REYNOLDSBURG Title AFA Mechanical Engineer I

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1 Shift 1st Shift Company Division AFA Overview Daifuku America Corporation is a leader in optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of material goods in the automotive automation/material handling systems. We focus on Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support. Daifuku America Corporation has been a trusted partner to some of the world's largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity. The company is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer I. Daifuku America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core values, we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits. Daifuku Benefits Medical: Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision: Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental: Delta Dental FSA/ HSA Company provided life and disability plans 401K: Fidelity 7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date) 10 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date) 10 paid holidays. Yearly performance bonuses. Responsibilities Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to; Designing, developing, and detailing mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. Applying knowledge of engineering principles to design products including involvement in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products. Applications Engineering - Estimation of main line materials handling systems (body weld, paint & assembly) for automotive manufacturing lines. The materials handling systems include Electrified Monorail System (EMS), Power & Free conveyors (P&F), Friction conveyors (FDS), Skillet conveyors (Platform), slat chain conveyors, vertical lifts and part carriers. Performs engineering studies to develop reliable and optimum material handling systems based on engineering practice or customer requirements. Other Responsibilities Performs engineering assignments related to designing and detailing using a CAD system Communicate with customers, vendors and departments as needed Order, track and coordinate onsite materials Support field modifications and commissioning Design and detail mechanical conveyor components by using AutoCAD or Inventor Designing of structural steel support system of Material Handling System by using AutoCAD Detailing of mechanical components and structural items. This will include dimensioning, Bill of material updates, and modification to existing/standard drawings Plant/Construction site field inspections Interface with fabrication/manufacturing team Must be able to climb ladders, scaffoldings, etc. Physically capable of sitting, standing and/or walking for long periods of time Perform other tasks as assignedApplications Engineering Applications Engineering Perform engineering studies to develop reliable and optimal material handling systems based on best engineering practice or customer requirements Assist in design and development of new conveyor systems and equipment, and standard cost evaluations for new conveyor equipment Estimate costs for mechanical and structural components of material handling installation costs Assist sales or technical service with the complete bid proposal development Interface with customer engineers when gathering system require