Solutions Design Engineer (Warehouse Automation / Intralogistics)
Posted 4 hours 42 minutes ago by Redline Group Ltd
Location: Home Based
Sector: Applications
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: CLL1006
to £65,000 + Car + up to 5% Bonus + 5% Pension
An exciting opportunity has arisen with an innovative and fast-growing automation solutions provider in the intralogistics sector. They are looking for a Solution Design Engineer to play a pivotal role within their sales engineering function. This specialist business designs and delivers bespoke automation solutions for customers across a variety of warehouse / intralogistics, material handling and logistics environments. Operating with a collaborative, customer-focused mindset, our client offers home based hybrid working. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of warehouse automation solution design working alongside sales operations.
Key responsibilities for the Solution Design Engineer:- Developing mechanical and system-level designs for bespoke warehouse automation solutions.
- Analysing customer requirements and operational data to determine the most appropriate solution.
- Developing fully costed automation designs in support of sales / proposals / quotations; covering all aspects of the solution including third-party equipment (this will include specifying components, services and sub-systems as part of integrated solutions).
- Acting as the technical SME for the sales team, providing expert support across a range of warehouse automation solutions. This will include:
- Supporting and attending client meetings, presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Providing calculations and technical justification in support of system design and solution analysis.
- Conducting site surveys to develop, validate and refine solutions.
- Producing concept layouts using 3D modelling tools (Ideally SketchUp or Demo3D).
- Proven experience in a Solutions Design / Applications Engineering / Sales Engineering / Technical Sales role gained working in the intralogistics / warehouse automation, logistics automation and / or automated material handling systems domain.
- Proven experience in designing / concepting / specifying warehouse automation solutions and creating system layouts.
- Experience of working within a 3D design software (ideally. SketchUp or Demo3D).
- Able to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- A solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to travel and spend time on customer sites as required.
- Home based hybrid working - 3 days at home, 1-2 days visiting meeting clients or visiting the office
- Exposure to a wide range of warehouse automation technologies and customer applications.
- Opportunity to influence automation concepts from early design through to customer presentation.
- Longer term opportunity to gain experience in project engineering if desired.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing systems integrator and would suit an experienced Solutions Design Engineer / Applications Engineer / Sales Engineer the enjoys combining technical design with commercial awareness in a role that could also lead you to gain experience of project engineering in the long term. Interviewing Immediately.
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