Solutions Design Engineer, D&F

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) is hiring a Senior Solutions Design Engineer, D&F, to develop automated material handling concepts and functional equipment layouts based on customer processing goals and business data. The role supports Sales and Pre-Contract teams, presents solutions to customers, and collaborates across teams to develop proposals and advance them into execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of automated material handling concept solutions
• Detail material handling concepts into functional layouts
• Apply equipment types that maximize the utility of the equipment and match the desired output
• Develop automation alternatives for the Tier 1 systems and provide Customer Pros and Cons to support our final recommendation
• 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 in support of converting the concept solution into an integration project
• Work with intercompany groups to support proposal development
• Work with intercompany groups to further develop proposals into execution

Requirements:

• You have 10+ years of Material Handling system design experience
• You have a Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred)
• You have expertise in AutoDesk/AutoCAD drafting software
• You're experienced with material handling equipment OEMs software drawing packages
• You have extensive knowledge about a wide range of automated material handling equipment
• You know how to work within Microsoft Suite
• You work well under pressure and with urgency
• You have some experience working with system simulation
• You have extensive experience leading system pricing estimation
• You have experience at all phases of the project lifecycle from concepting through implementation
• You possess good written and verbal communication skills
• You can demonstrate how to deliver and defend the solution to the Customer leading to a implementation opportunity
• You have extensive experience supporting design/sales presentations
• You're a creative problem solver with a capacity to imagine
• You work hard, you work well with others, and you've got a positive attitude
• Engineering