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.
As a Solution Design Engineer, you will be a key technical contributor within the sales team, responsible for analysing customer requirements and data, developing / designing fully costed, bespoke warehouse automation solutions to meet customer requirements.You will work closely with Sales Managers, third-party suppliers and other project stakeholders to translate customer needs into robust conceptual designs, layouts and commercial proposals.
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).
Key skills required for the role of Solution Design Engineer:
* 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.
Working environment and opportunities:
* 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.
To apply please send your CV to clam@redlinegroup.Com.
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