Solutions Consultant – Warehouse Automation

Systemex Industries Conseils; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Insurance

Health spending account

Telemedicine

Group RRSP

Professional development

Safety boot reimbursement

EV charging stations

Social club

Job summary

Systemex Automation is seeking a Solutions Consultant to support the sales team by analyzing customer warehouse operations and developing customized automation solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design concepts using AMRs/AGVs, AS/RS, and conveyors, and help build business cases and proposals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or automation with 10+ years of experience, fluent French, and willingness to travel up to 20% across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, automation, or related discipline with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse automation and material-handling systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis using Excel; Power BI and AI experience are assets.
• French language mandatory; English also required for cross-border collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites to assess warehouse operations and identify automation opportunities.
• Analyze operational data (SKUs, orders, labour, throughput) to define customer needs.
• Design customized automation concepts using AMRs/AGVs, AS/RS, conveyors, and sortation.
• Develop layouts, system specs, and technical concepts with CAD and modeling tools.
• Create ROI, TCO analyses and compare solutions for best fit.
• Support sales with presentations, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineering, software, and vendors to ensure integration.
• Provide technical expertise through design reviews, installation, testing, and go-live.

Skills

Warehouse automation

Data analysis

Power BI

French fluency

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/automation

Tools

AutoCAD

Simulation software

Excel

Power BI

AI tooling

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 part of Systemex 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including Quebec's Law 25 where applicable.