Solutions Design Engineer (Warehouse Automation / Intralogistics)

Redline Group Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in the UK seeks an experienced Solutions Design Engineer. This home-based role involves developing mechanical designs for bespoke warehouse automation systems, supporting sales engineering efforts, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in the intralogistics sector, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of 3D design tools like SketchUp. A customer-focused mindset and willingness to travel are essential. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Up to 5% bonus

5% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in applications engineering and warehouse automation.
• Ability to develop and specify automated material handling systems.
• Willingness to travel and spend time on customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and system-level designs for warehouse automation solutions.
• Analyse customer requirements to determine appropriate solutions.
• Act as the technical expert for the sales team.

Skills

Solutions Design experience

3D design software knowledge (SketchUp or Demo3D)

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Ability to articulate technical concepts

Tools

SketchUp

Demo3D

Job description

Solutions Design Engineer (Warehouse Automation / Intralogistics)

Location: Home Based

Sector: Applications

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: CLL1006

to £65,000 + Car + up to 5% Bonus + 5% Pension

An exciting opportunity has arisen with an innovative and fast-growing automation solutions provider in the intralogistics sector. They are looking for a Solution Design Engineer to play a pivotal role within their sales engineering function. This specialist business designs and delivers bespoke automation solutions for customers across a variety of warehouse / intralogistics, material handling and logistics environments. Operating with a collaborative, customer-focused mindset, our client offers home based hybrid working. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of warehouse automation solution design working alongside sales operations.

Key responsibilities for the Solution Design Engineer:

• Developing mechanical and system-level designs for bespoke warehouse automation solutions.
• Analysing customer requirements and operational data to determine the most appropriate solution.
• Developing fully costed automation designs in support of sales / proposals / quotations; covering all aspects of the solution including third-party equipment (this will include specifying components, services and sub-systems as part of integrated solutions).
• Acting as the technical SME for the sales team, providing expert support across a range of warehouse automation solutions. This will include:
  • Supporting and attending client meetings, presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Providing calculations and technical justification in support of system design and solution analysis.
  • Conducting site surveys to develop, validate and refine solutions.
  • Producing concept layouts using 3D modelling tools (Ideally SketchUp or Demo3D).

Key skills required for the role of Solution Design Engineer:

• Proven experience in a Solutions Design / Applications Engineering / Sales Engineering / Technical Sales role gained working in the intralogistics / warehouse automation, logistics automation and / or automated material handling systems domain.
• Proven experience in designing / concepting / specifying warehouse automation solutions and creating system layouts.
• Experience of working within a 3D design software (ideally. SketchUp or Demo3D).
• Able to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and spend time on customer sites as required.

Working environment and opportunities:

• Home based hybrid working – 3 days at home, 1-2 days visiting meeting clients or visiting the office
• Exposure to a wide range of warehouse automation technologies and customer applications.
• Opportunity to influence automation concepts from early design through to customer presentation.
• Longer term opportunity to gain experience in project engineering if desired.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing systems integrator and would suit an experienced Solutions Design Engineer / Applications Engineer / Sales Engineer the enjoys combining technical design with commercial awareness in a role that could also lead you to gain experience of project engineering in the long term. Interviewing Immediately.

To apply please send your CV to [e-mail].