Design Engineer
Daifuku Co., Ltd./ADR
Hobart, IN · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
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!
Job Summary
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
Essential Functions
Participates in conceiving, designing, developing, engineering, prototyping, testing, and revising typically small-scale, less complex, new fabricated products for conveyor systems and applications
Supports 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 draw
Participates in working with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve development and design issues
Ensures that new products are safe, reliable, and easy to maintain
Recommends appropriate and cost-effective purchased products
Helps to analyze data to identify trends in usage, cost, performance, and reliability
Participates in developing and executing test plans for concepts and prototypes to establish operational parameters
Uses modeling and simulation tools to prove or disprove designs
Partners with the Design team, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Purchasing and Administration
Travels up to 20%
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Development or equivalent experience
Minimum of internship or 1 year of experience in the material handling industry preferred
Introductory experience in conveyor systems with carton handling or pallet handling
Introductory experience with Motor Drive Roller (MDR), Sortation Technologies, installation, project management, electrical, or Solidworks Enterprise PDM administration highly desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements
Knowledge of design and development of conveyor-related products
Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Solidworks Enterprise PDM, Microsoft Office and simulation modules
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
Organizational skills to meet project plans and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic and creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Team-oriented and collaborative
Ability to learn new skills and technologies
Benefit Information
Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match/Pet Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/VeteransFederal ContractorIf you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email HR-ILUS@daifukuna.com
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