System Engineer

About the role

A System Engineer leads pre-sales engineering, supplier evaluation, and cost analysis activities during the proposal offer process with prospective customers. In addition, a System Engineer provides key input to proposal documentation to customers (e.g. customer requirements, pricing, scope of supply) and leads or participates in internal continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Sales Solution Design organizations during proposal phase with potential customers
• Develop opportunity Supply Plan in alignment with the Solution Design Concept (developed by others) and the Procurement team’s approved and preferred suppliers
• Develop and submit Request for Proposal (“RFP”) documentation to suppliers
• Develop and submit requests for pricing, hours, and schedule from internal supply organizations (equipment, software, services)
• Address questions from internal/external suppliers and validate compliance with requirements
• Lead cost engineering analysis and population and validation of the cost estimation workbook utilized for Rough Order of Magnitude (“ROM”), Budget, and Firm pricing offers to customers
• Populate Scope of Supply section in proposal offer
• Evaluate and document customer requirements; determine and document compliance vs. exceptions to these requirements in proposal documentation
• Lead System Engineering post-contract handover to operations execution team
• Prepare and lead, when necessary, internal reviews (e.g. Cost, Price, Risk) with Swisslog stakeholders in accordance with Swisslog processes
• Assist in the evaluation of proposal concepts and alternates; be able to compare different solutions and present the differences
• Create technical drawings in AutoCad or other Swisslog preferred drawing packages (i.e. Revit)
• Host and facilitate educational events from suppliers
• Leverage and maintain documentation management system pertaining to the System Engineering function
• Participate in internal and external presentations pertaining to proposal or continuous improvement activities
• Lead and participate in internal efforts to improve tools and processes
• Support others in the System Engineering team

Requirements

• 4 Year Engineering Bachelors Degree preferably Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical
• Considerable material handling industry experience is an acceptable substitute for an engineering degree
• Minimum of 2-3 years engineering work experience
• Professional communication skills (Oral and written)
• Ability to travel on occasion

Desirable

• 2-3 years in the material handling industry working on solutions and preparing proposals for multi-million dollar projects consisting of one or more of the following solutions: AS/RS, pallet or lights goods conveyors, AGVs, AMRs, etc

Benefits

Swisslog is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.