As a Mobile Automation Commissioning Engineer with KION North America you will be the technical, on-site lead for automated guided forklift (AGF) projects. You will be an essential member of the project engineering team with a focus on integration of automated material handling equipment systems. Your focus will be on the AGFs, their performance, and their interactions with racking, conveyor, system I/O and system software. Internally, you will support the project manager, the systems engineer, onboard and offboard software engineers, and the mechatronics engineers/technicians. Externally, you will further develop and maintain relationships with the Customer project team as their technical, on-site integration contact during the execution/commissioning phases of projects.

This role can be based anywhere in the United States, near a major airport.

What we offer:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with engineering leads on technical design, development, application and implementation of integrated hardware and software systems
• Identify and resolves complex problems through application of problem-solving skills in AGF projects/systems
• Participate in the testing of complex stand-alone and integrated AGF systems (hardware and software)
• Review and utilize project/vehicle/hardware specifications and documentation
• Utilize AutoCAD with custom drafting tools for designing and refining system maps/layouts
• Work with Customers on Full System Approval, and Acceptance
• Collaborate with vendor and sub-contractors
• Generate commissioning checklists and provide daily/weekly site reports
• Perform duration testing and generate/compile reports
• Aid Project Management in Commissioning Plans and Schedules
• Support site personnel in system Startup and Go-Live activities
• Develop strong customer relationships
• Collaborate on process and productivity improvements, cost reductions, and delivery of customer satisfaction
• Other tasks as assigned by manager

Tasks and Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Material Handling automation equipment; preferably AGV/AGF, pallet conveyor, and/or ASRS preferred
• Experience with WMS, WCS, or Control Level Software preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-starter who will take initiative to identify issues and pursue resolutions
• Must work well under high-pressure situations
• Architectural knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and software products
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and customer-focused
• Computer skills: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office including Visio

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or related field

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 90% travel

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