B.S. in Industrial Engineering or relevant technical field required
1-3 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, or industrial engineering preferred
Desired M.S. in Industrial Engineering or related discipline
Proficient in MS Office, VectorWorks, AutoCAD, and RDBMS
Conversational German is a plus
Responsibilities
Leverage intralogistics knowledge to create automated solutions
Develop concise presentations for clients
Support sales in pitching material handling solutions
Analyze data and solve logistical problems using mathematics
Create material handling system layouts in VectorWorks
Interface with international counterparts to outline project deliverables
Document data analysis and material flow for proposals
Benefits
2 remote workdays per week
Half-day Fridays
State-of-the-art office in Kennesaw, GA
Competitive benefits with above-average employer contributions
Generous 401k match and no vesting period
Paid vacation and holidays
Profit sharing and paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement and subsidized daycare
Pet insurance and monthly celebratory events
Opportunities for corporate social responsibility activities
Full Job Description
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
