WHAT YOU GET TO DO The Software Solutions Engineer will leverage their knowledge of intralogistics design to create automated solutions to challenges facing our customers
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal- Develop clear, concise PowerPoint presentations
- Support sales personnel in walking clients through the proposed material handling solutions
- Clearly explain concepts, processes, etc. related to analysis and solutions to customers, colleagues, etc.
- Conversational proficiency in German a plus!
Strong analytical skills- Use mathematics to solve problems related to storage location mixtures, container flow mixtures, etc.
- Identify and communicate data-related discrepancies to customers to drive the analysis forward
- Managing relational databases (RDBMS) a plus!
- Perform return on investment (ROI) calculations
- Understand simulation techniques and explain results
- Decipher layouts of material handling systems
- Create system layouts in VectorWorks
Fundamental knowledge of warehousing/distribution logistics concepts and trade-offs- Product identification, barcoding, and tracking throughout the warehouse
- Product convey ability, conveyor flow capabilities/dynamics and applications
- Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
- Knowledge of picking technologies such as voice, PTL, goods-to-person, A-frames, unit sorters, etc.
- Common picking strategies such as batch, cluster, discrete, etc.
- Forklifting, order picking equipment, and performance rates is a plus!
- Operational strategies commonly deployed in warehousing
- Inventory strategies commonly deployed in warehousing
Other Duties and Responsibilities:- Work alongside Sales & Software Engineering to develop a cutting-edge material handling solution for proposal generation and presentation to clients
- Interface with KNAPP Austria (Graz) counterparts to outline key deliverables and pinch points that are critical to projects from both the client's perspective and from a material handling perspective
- Develop supporting documentation, charts, graphs, etc. for proposals and internal de- sign purposes
- Data Analysis
- Material Flow
- Diagrams Process
- Diagrams Process Descriptions
- Load Carrier Specifications
- Presentations outlining solutions
WHAT YOU HAVE- B.S. Industrial Engineering or other relevant technical discipline required
- Desired M.S. Industrial Engineering Examine order structures for advantages in processing
- Develop throughput projections for different material handling subsystems
- (or other relevant technical discipline)
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in logistics, warehousing, industrial engineering, or a related field preferred
- Desired software proficiency: MS Office suite including Excel, Access, Word, Visio and PowerPoint Vector Works, AutoCAD or other CAD Software R Studio, Matlab, SQL Server, Oracle or other RDBMS
Working Conditions and Environment:- Occasional travel required, generally estimated at 20%
- Ability to travel by air both domestically and internationally (primarily Canada & Austria)
- Professional office etiquette is required at all times
- High ethical values and behaviors are required in performing all functions. Exhibit re- liability, openness, creativity, courage and appreciation.
- Physical requirements may include sitting for longer periods of time, walking, speaking, reading, reaching at arm's length, occasional squatting, lifting of no more than 30 pounds
WHAT YOU WILL GET- 2 remote days per week
- Half day Fridays
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
