Full-Time

Electrical Estimator 2

Deadline 8/12/27
Daifuku

Daifuku

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures and integrates material handling systems

No salary listed

Novi, MI, USA

In Person

Travel and visits to customer sites are required as needed.

Bachelor's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD
Word/Pages/Docs
OSHA
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Experience in system design and implementation in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably automotive manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of Rockwell programmable logic controller and human-machine interface components; experience with Mitsubishi, Omron, GE, or Siemens is a plus.
  • Knowledge of industrial control systems and material handling equipment.
  • Strong experience estimating total costs for the electrical and controls portions of material handling systems.
  • Ability to perform engineering studies to develop reliable and optimum systems based on automotive customer requirements.
  • Knowledge of electrical wiring diagrams and system layout drawings.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD 2000 or higher, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
  • Knowledge of electrical standards including the National Electrical Code, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA 79, and UL 508A.
  • Experience with automotive customer specifications.
  • Basic experience writing hardware specifications.
  • Advanced organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Two to six years of experience in electrical engineering and control systems design.
Responsibilities
  • Estimate main-line material handling systems for body welding, paint, and assembly automotive manufacturing lines.
  • Perform estimation analysis to develop reliable and optimum material handling systems based on engineering best practices or customer requirements.
  • Estimate costs for the electrical and controls portions of material handling systems and generate total system costs by incorporating controls and installation costs.
  • Assist in the design and development of new conveyor systems, equipment, and standard cost evaluations.
  • Define electrical components for electrical control systems.
  • Assist Sales or Technical Service with complete bid proposal development.
  • Interface with customer engineers to gather system requirements and translate them into functional technical specifications.
  • Investigate and provide lowest-cost material handling alternatives that meet customer requirements through value analysis/value engineering.
  • Present material handling solutions technically to customer engineers.
  • Visit customer sites for pre-bid and proposal development.
  • Work overtime when required to meet quote due dates.
  • Travel as required.
  • Assist in supplier assessment and business sourcing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in automotive manufacturing.
  • Experience with manufacturers other than Rockwell, including Mitsubishi, Omron, GE, or Siemens.
  • Experience in bid proposals.

Daifuku is a global manufacturer and integrator of material handling systems for warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. It designs, builds, and installs end-to-end solutions that move, sort, store, and retrieve goods using conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, and coordinating software. It differentiates itself through a long history, global footprint, and turnkey capabilities—from design to installation to after-sales support—tailored to the needs of large-scale logistics and manufacturing. Its goal is to improve supply chains by reducing labor, increasing throughput, and enhancing accuracy and reliability in material handling across diverse industries.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Osaka, Japan

Founded

1937

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 6, 2026 raised full-year sales, income, and dividend guidance to record highs.
  • First-half 2026 sales jumped 31.6% to ¥440.1 billion, confirming strong execution.
  • Cleanroom systems demand stayed strong, supporting orders and management's upward revision.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon contract losses drove 434 U.S. layoffs in April 2025, exposing concentration risk.
  • Daifuku Services America cut 49 Michigan jobs in May 2026, signaling softer service demand.
  • Automotive systems remain cyclical; a European OEM capex slump would hit Eisenmann quickly.

What makes Daifuku unique

  • Daifuku spans warehouses, cleanrooms, automotive lines, and baggage systems across 24 countries.
  • The Eisenmann July 2026 acquisition deepens European automotive painting and surface-treatment capabilities.
  • New AGV factory in Japan strengthens in-house automation manufacturing and delivery capacity.

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Company News

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Aug 6th, 2026
Daifuku raises full-year outlook after strong first half.

Daifuku raises full-year outlook after strong first half. The automation group lifted its forecasts for net income and sales after first-half profit rose 15% and it declared a 40-yen interim dividend. about 1 hour ago - 1 min What's going on here? Daifuku, a Japanese automation company, lifted its full-year sales and profit outlook after a strong first half and announced a 40-yen interim dividend. What does this mean? Daifuku said first-half net income rose 15% to 43.1 billion yen as sales grew 8.9% to 355.5 billion yen. Off the back of that, it raised its forecast for the year ending December 31st to 86.5 billion yen of net income and 735 billion yen of sales, up from 80 billion yen and 700 billion yen. It also lifted its basic earnings per share forecast to 233.55 yen and reiterated it expects to pay 90 yen per share in dividends for the year. In other words, management is signaling that the stronger... Keep reading for free. This content is free, but you must be logged in to continue reading. Already have an account?

IPCM
May 20th, 2026
Daifuku acquires 100% of Eisenmann to strengthen automotive manufacturing systems

Japanese company Daifuku has acquired 100% of shares in Eisenmann GmbH from current shareholder Nimbus Hands-on Investors. The acquisition strengthens Daifuku's manufacturing systems business for the automotive industry, particularly in painting and surface treatment. Eisenmann specialises in innovative automation technologies and sustainable solutions for painting and final assembly, primarily serving European automotive and industrial component manufacturers. Daifuku operates production and sales bases across 24 countries, with automobile production line systems forming a core business. The acquisition enables Daifuku to offer more comprehensive coverage in automotive and industrial manufacturing, from quotation through to after-sales support, tailored to European standards. Both companies expect the deal to enhance proposal capabilities, expand integrated offerings and increase customer value in automotive production line systems.

Robotics & Automation News
Aug 20th, 2025
Daifuku completes new AGV factory in Japan

Daifuku completes new AGV factory in Japan.

BridgeTower Media
Mar 19th, 2025
Colorado company selected to upgrade baggage handling system

ICM is teaming up with Daifuku, which will supply the baggage handling equipment such as the sorting system, conveyors and carousels.

FoodTechBiz
Aug 22nd, 2024
Everest Foods and Daifuku: A Partnership for Unmatched Efficiency

Daifuku introduced an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) that included cranes for both single-deep and double-deep storage.