Software Solutions Engineer

About the role

The Software Solutions Engineer at KNAPP will leverage their knowledge of intralogistics design to create automated solutions to challenges facing our customers. KNAPP is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry, and service sectors.

Responsibilities

• Excellent Communication Skills, Both Written And Verbal
• Develop clear, concise PowerPoint presentations
• Support sales personnel in walking clients through the proposed material handling solutions
• Clearly explain concepts, processes, etc. related to analysis and solutions to customers, colleagues, etc.
• Conversational proficiency in German a plus!
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Use mathematics to solve problems related to storage location mixtures, container flow mixtures, etc.
• Identify and communicate data-related discrepancies to customers to drive the analysis forward
• Manage relational databases (RDBMS)
• Perform return on investment (ROI) calculations
• Understand simulation techniques and explain results
• Create system layouts in VectorWorks
• Fundamental knowledge of warehousing/distribution logistics concepts and trade-offs
• Product identification, barcoding, and tracking throughout the warehouse
• Product convey ability, conveyor flow capabilities/dynamics and applications
• Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
• Knowledge of picking technologies such as voice, PTL, goods-to-person, A-frames, unit sorters, etc.
• Common picking strategies such as batch, cluster, discrete, etc.
• Forklifting, order picking equipment, and performance rates are a plus!
• Operational strategies commonly deployed in warehousing
• Inventory strategies commonly deployed in warehousing

Qualifications

• B.S. Industrial Engineering or other relevant technical discipline required
• Desired M.S. Industrial Engineering
• Examine order structures for advantages in processing
• Develop throughput projections for different material handling subsystems
• (Desired) 1-3 years of relevant experience in logistics, warehousing, industrial engineering, or a related field
• (Desired) Software proficiency: MS Office suite including Excel, Access, Word, Visio and PowerPoint
• Vector Works, AutoCAD or other CAD Software
• R Studio, Matlab, SQL Server, Oracle or other RDBMS