Material Handling Automation Design Engineer

Digi-Key is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan featuring a low co-pay and no deductible plan as well as dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; competitive paid time off; relocation assistance; 401(k) and profit sharing; and education advancement. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page .

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Material Handling Design Engineer

Position Overview
A Material Handling Design Engineer will have a lead role in small to medium scope and complexity projects and/or upgrades. This role will have a strong supporting role in larger capacity expansions or system redesigns. This role will leverage engineering first principles and design tools to create designs for Digi-Key Electronics automated material handling systems in the Product distribution center.

Responsibilities

Must be able to...

• Provide documentation, training and basic support
• Design and deliver material handling system components
• Use CAD and/or 3D tools, Design mechanical systems and/or controls and electrical systems including documentation and training
• Work with Digi-Key and 3rd party teams to lead areas of system installations and testing
• Be a Subject Matter Expert on designs for which you are responsible
• Do prototyping or design a Proof of Concept
• Work on a design team or individually to meet business needs for the engineering team, and know the capabilities of the areas of design for which you are responsible
• Follow engineering first principles in equipment and process design
• Provide support for medium to complex issues

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum/Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field with a 3.0 minimum GPA
• Typically, 0-5 years of experience as an engineer in material handling or related field
• Collaborates with Senior and Principal Engineers, Software Engineers and end users with a majority of time spent designing, integrating and delivering material handling systems or controls. Designs and implements solutions to support overall system requirements
• Provides design knowledge and expertise to support operations, engineering and maintenance and training
• Participates in projects
• Supports project deliverables with necessary documentation, configuration, programming, etc.
• Good knowledge and demonstrated troubleshooting abilities
• Seek guidance from senior staff when needed
• Provide assistance to junior staff when needed
• Understanding of the business function related to overall systems
• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen
• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
• Must demonstrate the following behavioral competencies; engineering capacity, attention to detail, communication proficiency, customer/client focus, ethical conduct, initiative, manages execution, personal effectiveness/credibility, positive attitude, problem solving, professionalism, project management, thoroughness, and time management

Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com .

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