Solutions Architect

Plus One Robotics • San Antonio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the technical staff, the Solutions Architect is responsible for the development of cutting edge complete robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce applications. This position requires empathy for the customer as the engineer will travel to client facilities to understand client application requirements and technical constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/ Master's in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or 5+ years' relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with any of the following: Creation/invention of systems architecture for automated equipment
• Solidworks + PDM, AutoCAD, Visual Components, CAD importation and manipulation
• Logistics /supply chain automation industry
• Business development /customer relations
• Ability to read/review mechanical, electrical, and system-level schematics/diagrams
• System cost estimation and resource planning
• Equipment setup , configuration , commissioning : Industrial robot, peripherals, safety devices
• Certifications such as: PE, PMP, Six Sigma, Agile

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of automation solutions that promote implementation of Plus One product offering in support of strategic growth applications within the logistics industry.
• Manage activities that take place during solution ideation, design, and communication phases.
• Work with the internal sales team to identify and assess the value and feasibility of potential applications including site travel as.
• Participate in system-level design activities including layout, simulation development, and integration with customer systems.
• Communicate application functional requirements and proposed methods to both internal and external partner project execution teams.
• Support pre-sales activities including proof-of-concept scoping, demonstrations, and technical Q&A with prospective customers.
• Continually research current and emerging automation technologies and propose implementation into Plus One solutions when beneficial.
• Perform site surveys and gather technical information to create a fully defined Plus One product configuration for handoff to Operations for ordering purposes
• Contribute technical content to project proposals.
• Design/optimize automated demonstration cells/systems.
• Resolve technical problems as they arise and act as the technical bridge between sales and engineering
• Provide mechanical consultation in client-facing meetings ( identify issues that will affect installation)
• Recommend accessories which are best suited for PlusOne products ( i.e. be able to specify lighting or a compressor)
• Engineer site-specific fitment designs
• Work with Installers to communicate Plus One product details from solid models ( conveyor heights, widths, etc ), answer specific questions, bring up concerns, warn and guide on things to look out for related to infeed/outfeed, reject paths , fencing, upstream/downstream signals/interfacing

What This Job Offers

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