Solutions Consultant – Warehouse Automation

Systemex; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & remote work

Competitive compensation

Health spending account

Professional development

EV charging

Job summary

Systemex Group seeks a Solutions Consultant to support our sales team and customers as the technical and operational expert for warehouse automation solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to analyze customer data, assess processes, and design customized automation concepts, including AMRs/AGVs, AS/RS, conveyors, and WMS/WES integrations.

You will build business cases, prepare proposals, and present solutions, while traveling up to 20% across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in automation, engineering, solution design, or technical sales support.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and distribution centre automation.
• Strong data analysis capabilities with Excel; Power BI; AI; and system design/modeling tools is an asset.
• French mandatory; English communication for internal clients outside Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites to assess warehouse operations and automation opportunities.
• Collect and analyze operational data to identify customer needs.
• Design customized warehouse automation concepts using AMRs/AGVs, AS/RS, conveyors, sortation, and goods-to-person systems.
• Develop ROI, TCO, and payback analyses for best-fit solutions.
• Support sales with presentations, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineers, software, and vendors for feasible integration.
• Provide technical expertise throughout project lifecycle including design reviews and go-live.

Skills

Warehouse automation

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

AI

System design / modeling

Communication

Travel availability

French language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Simulation software

Job description

_ Candidates who do not meet all the qualifications are encouraged to still apply. _

About Systemex Group

Systemex Group is a growing global organization bringing together complementary expertise in industrial automation and industrial consulting. We help our clients grow and improve customer satisfaction and financial performance through automation, productivity, reliability, operational performance, and the successful delivery of complex projects.

Our organization is comprised of two divisions:

• Systemex Automation (SA)– Delivering innovative automation, robotics, control systems, digital manufacturing, and warehouse automation solutions with 24/7 customer support.
• Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC)– Providing lifecycle services focused on operational readiness, commissioning, asset management, maintenance and reliability, workforce solutions, and operational excellence.

With over 120 employees and ambitious growth objectives, Systemex is committed to building scalable processes, fostering innovation, strengthening governance, enhancing cybersecurity, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver greater value to our employees and clients.

This opportunity is partofSystemex Automation (SA)

SA is an engineering and automation integration firm delivering innovative solutions for manufacturing, warehouse automation, and industrial process industries.

Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in automation, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software development, and systems integration to deliver turnkey solutions. Our work spans five key areas:

• Custom Projects
• Standard Automated Modular Cell Solutions
• Warehouse Automation
• Software Services & Products
• Industrial Digital Solutions

As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, innovative, and entrepreneurial individuals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and making a meaningful impact.

About the Role

As a Solutions Consultant, you will be the technical and operational expert supporting our sales team and customers. Although this is not a sales position, you will work directly with the sales team to understand the customer’s warehouse operations, analyze their data and challenges, and develop customized automation solutions.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, software teams, and technology vendors to develop solutions involving AMRs/AGVs, AS/RS, conveyors, sortation, goods-to-person systems, and WMS/WES integrations. You will also help build business cases, prepare proposals, and present solutions to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites to assess warehouse operations, material flows, processes, bottlenecks, and automation opportunities.
• Collect and analyze operational data, including SKUs, order patterns, labour requirements, throughput, and picking activity, to identify customer needs and opportunities.
• Design customized warehouse automation concepts incorporating technologies such as AMRs/AGVs, AS/RS, conveyors, sortation, and goods-to-person systems.
• Develop process flows, layouts, system specifications, and technical concepts using tools such as AutoCAD and simulation/modeling software.
• Develop ROI, TCO, and payback analyses and compare potential solutions to determine the best technical and business fit.
• Support the sales team with customer presentations, solution walkthroughs, RFP/RFQ responses, technical proposals, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineering, software, implementation teams, and external technology vendors to ensure proposed solutions are technically feasible and properly integrated.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, including design reviews, installation, testing, and go-live.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, automation, or a related technical discipline, combined with 10+ years of relevant experience in automation, engineering, solution design, or technical sales support.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and distribution centre automation , including technologies such as AMRs/AGVs, AS/RS, conveyors, sortation, and material-handling systems.
• Strong data analysis capabilities, with experience using Excel and/or other analytics tools ; experience with Power BI, AI, and system design/modeling tools is an asset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized, analytical, and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across teams, learn new technologies, and travel approximately 20% across North America.
• Proficiency in French is mandatory. Proficiency in English is also required in order to communicate effectively with internal clients and partners located outside of Quebec.

Why Join Systemex Automation?

• Work flexibility, including flexible hours and remote work;
• Competitive compensation, insurance, health spending account, telemedicine, and group RRSP;
• Professional development and support, including training through the LMS, professional order membership reimbursement, and safety boot reimbursement;
• A welcoming work environment with electric vehicle charging stations, a social club, BBQ events, coffee area, indoor and outdoor bike storage, and on-site sports activities.