Job Details

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Oversee the engineering efforts and estimation of large and complex MHE solutions. Manage the definition of solution requirements.

• Support customer layout reviews.

• Generate/direct the development of solution design.

• Generate system cost estimations using department tools/processes.

• Lead, schedule, plan and manage all the technical activities with attention to project accuracy and quality.

• Review requirements from customer/sales team and closely collaborate with internal and external stakeholder to generate executable system concepts.

• Lead team members, create 3D models, and generate proposal drawings to achieve concept freeze.

• Produce material lists and project scope of work summaries.

• Submit quote request and validate vendor quotes in conjunction with procurement teams.

• Apply standard subsystems, designs, and modules to solutions where appropriate. Identify relevant project risks and assist with generation of mitigation strategies.

• Establish priorities and promote effective interaction between departments.

• Lead technical review and pricing reviews.

• Create cost breakouts and bridging as required.

• Apply value engineering principles to optimize the effectiveness of the system where possible.

• Oversee technical, cost, and contracting aspects of projects and serve as a key contact for intra-company departments and vendors.

• Translate customer RFPs, specification, and requirements into designs for material handling equipment.

• Ensure compliance of SD project process.
   

What We Are Looking For:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems, Application, or Industrial Engineering or a closely related field and 5 years of experience as Design Engineer, Controls Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, or closely related occupation.

• Also requires 2 years of experience in the automation industry with PLC Control Systems, WMS/WCS software, linear and crossbelt sortation, ASRS and unit load, pallet conveyor, monorail, simulation, and Autostore.
  Approximately 10% travel to customer sites and offices in the U.S. Located at Dematic Corp. in Grand Rapids, MI. Telecommuting permitted 2 days per week.