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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Autonomous Mobile Robot Systems Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USA$56.3k - $82.5k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Must have the ability to solve complex design and software problems and implement effective and cost-efficient solutions.
  • Proficient in using CAD software AutoCAD (E-Plan a plus).
  • Good communications skills, flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team of solution-oriented professionals.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to maintain accurate and detailed records; ability to understand and follow directions.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet inflexible deadlines, and deal with difficult individuals while maintaining composure.
  • Must be able to manage personal schedule to accommodate work demands.
  • Must be willing to follow organizational software standards.
  • Ability to travel globally up to 25%.
  • 0 to 4 years’ experience with Autonomous Mobile Robot or other Mobile Automation (AGV) integration.

Responsibilities

  • Primary equipment focus will be to help manage and coordinate the design of AMR equipment incorporating various types of material handling system applications.
  • Another main responsibility is the configuration of AMR fleet management software, and then commissioning of the hardware and fleet management software at the customer’s facility.
  • You define mid and top-level behavior of the AMRs, thereby shaping much of the overall behavior of the system.
  • Provide detailed new equipment and acceptance testing specifications.
  • Drive all activities related to ensuring new equipment is built to specification.
  • Thoroughly characterize and document the base line performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain system performance to the documented base line.
  • You are often the first point of contact for the customers during the implementation phase on site. During the implementation phase on site, you are an important contact person for the customer and enable a successful transition to live operation.
  • In addition, you will collaborate with others through the creation of a training program for the corresponding users on site.

Desired Qualifications

  • Chinese speaking is an advantage.
  • PLC design (ladder logic and structured text) or similar control logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) is a plus.
  • Provide support for Customer Service and issue resolution.
  • Networking design and commissioning experience with Ethernet (including EthernetIP), DeviceNet, ProfiNet and Profibus. Wireless network experience is a plus.
  • Identify necessary tasks, identify possible hazards, determine risk reduction requirements, reason possible solutions to reduce risk, validate proposed solutions and document the risk assessment per ANSI/RIA R15.06:2012 Robot Safety Standard, ISO 10218-1:2011, and ISO 10218-2:2011.
  • Direct and coordinate manufacturing, installation, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  • Perform and supervise installation and commissioning including oversight of contractors and partners.
  • Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  • During the implementation phase on site, you are an important contact person for the customer and enable a successful transition to live operation
  • In some instances, you will conduct informal hands-on training for users on site.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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