Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will join Dematic’s Lifecycle Solutions and Services – Modernizations and Upgrades (LSSMU) team as part of a project execution team dedicated to a strategic client. The role owns and executes mechanical engineering scope for assigned Amazon modernization and retrofit projects, contributing to and leading material-handling system design and application across projects of varying scale. The engineer will lead daily tactical execution tasks across multiple short-duration projects, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and cost targets are met. Responsibilities include completing complex system designs that integrate hardware and software, preparing material specifications and schematics, managing project performance and forecasts, identifying and resolving complex problems, and communicating with customers about final system design. The role also contributes recommendations for productivity, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction, and performs technical knowledge transfer. Travel to customer and Dematic locations may be required up to 20% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- At least 8 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
- Significant experience with material handling systems and a strong background in the material handling or automation industry.
- Experience in a project-based Mechanical Engineering position spanning design through installation.
- Familiarity with Amazon distribution center installation types, including ARS, IXD, SSD, Air Hub, and non-sort.
- Familiarity with Amazon-specific MTBH, rates, and subsystem designs.
- Familiarity with Amazon design specifications.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, ability to work under pressure, and composure in front of customers.
- Broad knowledge of the field of specialization and ability to apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures to assignments.
- Knowledge of organizational business practices and issues, and ability to contribute to resolving them.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in CET Configura and AutoCAD is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute mechanical engineering scope for assigned Amazon modernization and retrofit projects.
- Ensure project targets for quality, on-time delivery, and cost are met; anticipate and proactively address issues where appropriate.
- Maintain an up-to-date project log using the department project tracking tool.
- Regularly report project portfolio performance, including on-time delivery, budget, quality, and risks.
- Own the short-term monthly forecast across assigned projects, regardless of resource reporting.
- Complete the design of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
- Complete complex material specifications and schematic preparation, with appropriate follow-up.
- Recommend ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improved customer satisfaction.
- Perform technical interchange and knowledge transfer relating to processes and product application in system design.
- Identify and resolve complex problems, applying problem-solving skills to a range of situations.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of project schedules and budgets for Mechanical Engineering functions.
- Communicate with, train, and work with the customer on final system design.
- Travel to customer and Dematic locations up to 20% of the time.
Benefits
- Career development, including foundational training, leadership development programs, technical training and certifications, and Career Navigator.
- Competitive compensation and benefits, with packages designed to reward performance and support personal and family needs.
- Flexible working hours and modern workspace design wherever possible.
- International assignments for qualified employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
