Systems Engineer

Summary

Join Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) as a Systems Engineer and apply your material handling systems layout expertise to create functioning designs that meet client objectives. You will lead the development of material handling concepts, detail them into functional layouts, and determine throughput capabilities. Responsibilities include supporting equipment lists and pricing, comparing layout designs, delivering findings to intercompany groups, and collaborating on proposal development and execution. This role requires 10+ years of material handling system design experience, a Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred), and expertise in AutoCAD. You should also be proficient in material handling equipment OEM software, possess extensive knowledge of handling equipment, and have experience with system simulation and project lifecycle management. DCS offers a family-like culture, competitive salaries and health benefits, a 401k program, profit-sharing, flexibility, and community outreach.

Requirements

• You have 10+ years of Material Handling system design experience
• You have a Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred)
• You have expertise in AutoDesk/AutoCAD drafting software
• You’re experienced with material handling equipment OEMs software drawing packages
• You have extensive knowledge about a wide range of handling equipment
• You know how to work within Microsoft Suite
• You work well under pressure and with urgency
• You have some experience working with system simulation
• You have extensive experience leading system pricing estimation
• You have experience at all phases of the project lifecycle from concepting through implementation
• You possess good communication skills
• You have extensive experience supporting design/sales presentations
• You’re a creative problem solver with a capacity to imagine
• You work hard, you work well with others, and you’ve got a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of material handling concepts
• Detail material handling concepts into functional layouts
• Apply equipment types that maximize the utility of the equipment and match the desired output
• Determine throughput capabilities and right-size equipment applications
• Support the development of equipment lists and equipment pricing
• Compare layout designs to determine the best overall approach
• Deliver findings to intercompany groups
• Work with intercompany groups to support proposal development
• Work with intercompany groups to further develop proposals into execution

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries and health benefits
• Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
• Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy
• We do community outreach projects throughout the year