Mechanical Solution Design Engineer
Dematic · Grand Rapids, MI · 3 wk ago
Engineering$88k–$132k/yrFull-time
Tasks and Qualifications
- Solve complex customer problems by designing a solution that optimizes aging conveyance and sortation systems.
- Design complex systems that integrate mechanical design, electrical controls hardware, programming and software to develop complete solutions for customers.
- Read and comprehend drawings and bills of materials.
- Recommend site productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvements to increase customer satisfaction.
- Provide estimates for complex mechanical scope to other solution development resources and teams.
- Perform complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design.
- Perform full range of standard work for the professional field.
- Request proposals for non-Dematic equipment and installation through various vendors.
Tasks and Qualifications
- What You Will Do In This Role:
- Solve complex customer problems by designing a solution that optimizes aging conveyance and sortation systems.
- Design complex systems that integrate mechanical design, electrical controls hardware, programming and software to develop complete solutions for customers.
- Read and comprehend drawings and bills of materials.
- Recommend site productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvements to increase customer satisfaction.
- Provide estimates for complex mechanical scope to other solution development resources and teams.
- Perform complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design.
- Perform full range of standard work for the professional field.
- Request proposals for non-Dematic equipment and installation through various vendors.
Qualifications
- BS/BA in related engineering discipline or advanced degree but may be substituted with experience.
- Demonstrate and apply a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
- Successfully apply complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization to provide mechanical estimates.
- Demonstrate knowledge of organization's business practices and issues.
- Material Handling Equipment background with a focus on Case conveyor and Sorters along with the ability to concept solutions and generate estimates to support Sales requests.
- Explain with written correspondence and discuss complex, unusual problems to other team members to provide proper solutions for customer requests.
- Proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Project, etc.).
- 6-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
- Experience in designing and commissioning of automated material handling systems, including mechanical design, concepting and creating layouts.
- Proficiency with System Design Application Software (MAESTRO) and AutoCAD.
- Experience with Dematic equipment is a plus.