Solutions Design Engineer, D&F

Role overview

Design automated material handling systems that help customers meet processing and material flow goals. You’ll turn operational data and future state requirements into equipment concepts, functional layouts, and recommendations, while supporting sales and proposal work from early design through implementation.

Responsibilities - Lead development of automated material handling concepts and translate them into workable system layouts. - Select and size equipment to meet utility, throughput, and output needs; compare alternatives and explain their tradeoffs. - Estimate system pricing and contribute equipment lists, proposals, and design presentations. - Present and defend recommendations to customers and internal teams, helping advance concepts into integration projects. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams as proposals develop into execution.

Requirements - 10 or more years of material handling system design experience, spanning concept development through implementation. - Bachelor’s degree; engineering education is preferred. - Strong AutoCAD or similar drafting skills, plus familiarity with equipment manufacturers’ drawing tools and a broad range of automated material handling equipment. - Experience with system simulation, pricing estimation, and design or sales presentations. - Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain technical solutions to customers. - Ability to solve design problems creatively, collaborate well, and work effectively under time pressure.

Benefits and work setup The source describes a casual, team-oriented environment with flexibility and autonomy, health benefits, a retirement plan with a stated employer match, discretionary profit sharing, and community activities.