Solution Design Project Engineer

KION Group • Wauwatosa, WI

1d • $90,750 - $125,000

About The Position

Dematic is hiring a Solution Development Project Engineer to develop large-scale material handling systems. The role translates customer requirements into executable system concepts and leads multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver effective solutions and customer value.

The engineer supports the quotation and proposal phases by developing system concepts, layouts, drawings, documentation, estimates, and scope definitions. They evaluate solution alternatives, manage risks, coordinate engineering resources and deliverables, lead pricing reviews, and help transition proposals into project execution. The role also contributes to value engineering, process improvement, standardization, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in material handling, warehouse automation, systems engineering, solution development, or a related technical field.
• Experience in one or more areas such as Construction Estimating, Project Management, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Controls, Applications Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of material handling systems, warehouse automation technologies, and distribution center operations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, controls architecture, WCS, and integrated automation solutions.
• Experience developing system solutions, preparing estimates, evaluating risk, and applying value-engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including balancing solution performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Ability to manage priorities and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to customers and internal partners.
• Ability to travel up to 10%; additional travel may be required during the first 6–12 months for training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ASRS/unit load systems, bulk handling, monorail, structural systems, and conveyor and sortation systems, including case, pallet, linear, and crossbelt applications.
• Experience with PLC controls, WMS/WCS, simulation, or modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements, requests for proposals, and sales inputs to develop practical, executable material handling and automation solutions.
• Develop system concepts, layouts, proposal drawings, and supporting documentation defining the proposed solution.
• Apply knowledge of material handling systems, controls, WCS, and distribution center operations to develop effective, cost-conscious solutions.
• Prepare material lists, scope-of-work summaries, cost estimates, customer change order quotations, cost breakouts, and bridging analyses.
• Develop quote requests, evaluate vendor proposals, and incorporate standard subsystems and technologies where appropriate.
• Evaluate solution alternatives and apply value engineering to optimize performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Identify key assumptions, dependencies, and project risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate engineering activities, priorities, resources, and deliverables throughout the quotation phase.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Controls, Software, Procurement, Operations, customers, and vendors to align solution requirements and scope.
• Lead pricing reviews for assigned projects.
• Support proposal development and customer presentations by communicating solution scope, assumptions, and value.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality expectations and align with established Solution Development North America processes and standards.
• Support the transition from proposal to project execution by providing scope clarification as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through value engineering, process enhancements, standardization, and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• Career development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Pay transparency
• Global opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level