Application Engineer III

Bastian Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bastian Solutions in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Application Engineer III to collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Project teams. You will craft pre-sales concepts and provide 2D/3D layouts for warehouse automation projects, leveraging conveyors, AS/RS, robotics, and AMRs/AGVs to meet customer requirements.

The role involves developing technical proposals, staying updated on automation trends, and supporting the sales process with strong engineering judgment and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years in automated material handling or warehouse automation.
• Experience designing layout drawings for material handling systems.
• Hands-on with unit-load and pallet-handling conveyors.
• Strong AutoCAD 2D; 3D knowledge preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop pre-sales material handling system concepts and equipment layouts based on RFQs, customer requirements, and project specifications.
• Prepare detailed 2D and 3D AutoCAD layouts for automated material handling systems.
• Design and select appropriate equipment and components to meet customer requirements and standards.
• Develop conveyor, sorter, ASRS, and other automation system layouts for unit-load and pallet-handling applications.
• Prepare technical inputs, equipment specifications, system concepts, and supporting documentation for customer proposals.
• Coordinate with Sales & Marketing to develop technically sound and commercially viable solutions.
• Present concepts and technical solutions in customer review meetings.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD 3D

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Application Engineer III will work closely with the Sales & Marketing, Engineering, and Project teams to develop innovative and cost-effective automated material handling solutions based on customer requirements. The role involves developing pre-sales concepts, system layouts, equipment applications, and technical proposals for warehouse automation projects. The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of automated material handling technologies and demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies. This position provides an opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies, including conveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, robotics, AMRs/AGVs, and other warehouse automation solutions. The Application Engineer will have a high level of responsibility and autonomy in developing technical solutions and supporting the sales process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop pre-sales material handling system concepts and equipment layouts based on RFQs, customer requirements, and project specifications.
• Prepare detailed 2D and 3D AutoCAD layouts for automated material handling systems.
• Design and select appropriate equipment and components to meet customer requirements, performance targets, and applicable design standards.
• Develop conveyor, sorter, ASRS, and other automation system layouts for both unit-load and pallet-handling applications.
• Prepare technical inputs, equipment specifications, system concepts, and supporting documentation for customer proposals.
• Work closely with the Sales & Marketing team to develop technically sound and commercially viable solutions.
• Participate in internal and external design and customer review meetings, presenting concepts and technical solutions clearly and effectively.
• Provide technical support to the sales team during customer discussions, solution development, and proposal preparation.
• Coordinate with senior application/design engineers and the US/global engineering teams to develop and review system solutions.
• Review RFQs, customer layouts, specifications, and other technical documents to identify requirements, assumptions, and design constraints.
• Support equipment sizing, throughput calculations, capacity analysis, and preliminary system performance assessments.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends in warehouse automation and material handling.
• Visit customer sites across India, when required, to understand operational requirements, assess existing systems, and gather information for solution development.
• Ensure application designs are technically accurate, practical, and aligned with customer.

Requirements And Company Standards

• Maintain proper documentation, drawing revisions, and project-related technical records.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary and geographically distributed team.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in automated material handling, warehouse automation, or a similar industry.
• Strong experience in developing material handling system and equipment layout drawings.
• Hands-on experience with unit-handling and pallet-handling conveyor systems.
• Good knowledge of conveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, and warehouse automation technologies.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD 2D; working knowledge of AutoCAD 3D is preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn and work with customized CAD/design software.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with the ability to apply them to equipment design and system applications.
• Understanding of conveyor equipment, layouts, interfaces, and material flow.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and convert them into practical engineering solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good understanding of warehouse automation concepts, system throughput, capacity, and equipment selection.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and present technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and automation solutions.
• Comfortable taking ownership and making engineering decisions within defined guidelines.
• Strong customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Professional approach to meetings, communication, and commitments.
• Willingness to travel to customer and project sites as required.