Solutions Architect

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.

Essential Functions

- R esponsible 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 required .

- 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 s ite-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

Required Education and Experience

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

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience with any of the following:

- Creation/invention of s ystems 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 ,
c onfiguration , commissioning :
Industrial r obot, peripherals, safety devices

- Certifications such as: PE, PMP, Six Sigma,
Agile

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full time, 40 hours /week between M-F,
9:00am-6:00p m

Travel

I ntermittent overnight travel, as needed to support sales activities . International travel will require a valid passport.

Work Authorization

Must be able to show documentation that shows authorization to legally work in the U.S. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.