Overview Purpose: Analyzes project requirements and performs the necessary design of material handling systems and equipment, selecting the most appropriate configuration to meet specified cost, function and schedule goals. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Designs autonomous vehicles to meet all customer requirements and all global, federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations within time and budget. Estimate material cost, time and labor for material handling equipment and/or product line equipment with consideration for correct application and manufacturability. Troubleshoot escalated technical issues. Build vendor relationships to ensure selection of materials and systems while meeting quality and cost guidelines. Interface with customer with regard to technical inquiries, including on-site technical support during initial design preparation, commissioning, and/or post-production, as required to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction. Individually or as part of a team, has major responsibilities for internal and external projects and the latitude to select the most economically feasible solution to each assigned project. Exercises their creative abilities to question current practices and propose novel methodologies to solve design challenges. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Requirements: Knowledge and Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum BS Mechanical Engineer MS in Mechanical Engineering a plus 5-10 years experience in product development mechanical design in an industrial field such as automotive, aviation, construction equipment; agricultural equipment; electrical vehicles or similar. Must have experience specifying, designing, and troubleshooting hydraulic systems. Lift truck experience highly desirable. Knowledge of European autonomous vehicles and manufacturing practices preferred Knowledge of 3691-4 and B56.5 standards preferred Ability to create detail, assembly and layout drawings. Proficient in AutoCAD, 3D modeling, Pro/Engineer/Creo preferred FEA analysis, a plus DFEMA experience a plus Ability to manage multiple priorities and workload demands Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques, a plus Ability to travel, domestic and international, up to 25% Experience: Special Position Requirements: Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international). Valid driver’s license required. Supervisory Responsibility: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Financial Responsibility: Work Environment and Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Personal Protective Equipment, for example steel tip shoes and eye protection, is required from time to time for work in a shop environment. Some allowances are made by JBT to cover PPE costs. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the following is required: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER US locations only It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Requirements: Knowledge and Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum BS Mechanical Engineer MS in Mechanical Engineering a plus 5-10 years experience in product development mechanical design in an industrial field such as automotive, aviation, construction equipment; agricultural equipment; electrical vehicles or similar. Must have experience specifying, designing, and troubleshooting hydraulic systems. Lift truck experience highly desirable. Knowledge of European autonomous vehicles and manufacturing practices preferred Knowledge of 3691-4 and B56.5 standards preferred Ability to create detail, assembly and layout drawings. Proficient in AutoCAD, 3D modeling, Pro/Engineer/Creo preferred FEA analysis, a plus DFEMA experience a plus Ability to manage multiple priorities and workload demands Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques, a plus Ability to travel, domestic and international, up to 25% Experience: Special Position Requirements: Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international). Valid driver’s license required. Supervisory Responsibility: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Financial Responsibility: Work Environment and Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Personal Protective Equipment, for example steel tip shoes and eye protection, is required from time to time for work in a shop environment. Some allowances are made by JBT to cover PPE costs. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the following is required: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER US locations only It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Responsibilities: Designs autonomous vehicles to meet all customer requirements and all global, federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations within time and budget. Estimate material cost, time and labor for material handling equipment and/or product line equipment with consideration for correct application and manufacturability. Troubleshoot escalated technical issues. Build vendor relationships to ensure selection of materials and systems while meeting quality and cost guidelines. Interface with customer with regard to technical inquiries, including on-site technical support during initial design preparation, commissioning, and/or post-production, as required to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction. Individually or as part of a team, has major responsibilities for internal and external projects and the latitude to select the most economically feasible solution to each assigned project. Exercises their creative abilities to question current practices and propose novel methodologies to solve design challenges. Performs other duties as assigned.