Joseph Willems

Mechanical Engineering Technology @ Purdue University | Intern @ Daifuku Intralogistics North America

Role
Maintenance Administration Intern at Daifuku North America
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Joseph Willems

I am a Mechanical Engineering Technology student at Purdue University with a passion for applying hands-on solutions to real-world infrastructure, logistics, and technical challenges. With a minor in Computer Information Technology, I bridge the gap between mechanical systems and smart technologies to improve efficiency and reliability in operations and system performance.

Experience

  1. Maintenance Administration Intern

    Daifuku North America

    May 2025 — Present · Hobart, IN, US

    Supported maintenance planning efforts to improve equipment uptime, reliability, and safety- Collaborated with the Maintenance Manager and Planner to implement Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies- Created and documented automated asset/part reports for routine maintenance tasks- Coordinated with operations, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure material/tool availability through SAP and CMMS systems- Worked alongside maintenance technicians to assist with diagnostics and repairs, gaining practical exposure to mechanical and electrical systems- Completed and closed out work orders independently within the CMMS, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to maintenance schedules- Identified workflow inefficiencies through a 3 weeklong study and proposed a mobile solution, projected to save $43,00 over 3 years with a 10.5-month ROI

Education

  • Hanover Central High School

    High School Diploma

  • Purdue University

    Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology

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