Solutions Design Engineer, D&F

The role

You will lead the development of automated material handling concept solutions and detail them into functional layouts. You will support the Sales and Pre-Contract team by providing technical assistance and delivering findings to customers.

What you will do

• Lead the development of automated material handling concept solutions
• Detail material handling concepts into functional layouts
• Apply equipment types that maximize utility and match desired output
• Develop automation alternatives for Tier 1 systems and provide Customer Pros and Cons
• Determine throughput capabilities and right-size equipment applications
• Support the development of equipment lists and equipment pricing
• Compare layout designs to determine the best overall approach
• Deliver findings to intercompany groups and the Customer
• Provide technical Sales assistance to convert concept solutions into integration projects
• Work with intercompany groups to support proposal development and execution

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of Material Handling system design experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Expertise in AutoDesk/AutoCAD drafting software
• Experienced with material handling equipment OEMs software drawing packages
• Extensive knowledge about a wide range of automated material handling equipment
• Know how to work within Microsoft Suite
• Work well under pressure and with urgency
• Experience working with system simulation
• Extensive experience leading system pricing estimation
• Experience at all phases of the project lifecycle from concepting through implementation
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive experience supporting design/sales presentations

Nice to have

• Engineering degree

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health benefits
• 401K program with 100% match up to 5%
• Participation in Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Flexibility and autonomy
• Community outreach projects
• Company events
• Snack wall
• Casual work environment
• Flexible PTO

About the company

Founded in 1982, DCS provides material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions. They build custom solutions through a teamwork approach.