Solution Engineer Design Warehouse Automation

XTS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

XTS Technologies Sdn Bhd, a leading factory automation and system integration provider in Malaysia, is seeking a Solution Manager to bridge business development, engineering, and clients. You will translate complex customer requirements into technically sound, cost-effective automation solutions.

This role requires deep technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and strong proposal architecture skills to drive design from concept through pre-sales support and handover to execution teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics or related engineering field.
• 5–8 years in factory automation, robotics, system integration, or SP machinery.
• Experience as a Solution Architect or Pre-Sales Manager is preferred.
• Strong CAD skills for system layout and conceptual modeling.
• English proficiency; Mandarin or Bahasa Malaysia an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales engineers and a technical team to deliver high-quality proposals.
• Allocate engineering resources across tenders and proposals.
• Establish SOPs, templates, and review guidelines for solution design.

Skills

Solution architecture

Pre-sales

Proposal delivery

Lead engineering team

Cost estimation

Vendor evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechatronics/Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ProgeCAD

Job description

XTS Technologies Sdn Bhd is a leading factory automation and system integration provider in Malaysia. We specialize in delivering end-to-end industrial automation solutions, robotic systems, warehouse automation, and custom engineering projects for manufacturing, logistics, and electronics industries.

Position Summary

The Solution Manager plays a pivotal bridge role between business development, engineering teams, and prospective clients. You will be responsible for translating complex customer operational requirements into technically sound, cost-effective, and scalable industrial automation solutions. This role requires technical depth, business acumen, and strong proposal architecture skills to drive solution design from conceptualization through pre-sales support and handover to execution teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and guide a technical team of pre-sales engineers, solution architects, and mechanical designers to drive high-quality proposal delivery.
• Allocate engineering resources effectively across multiple tenders, pre-sales inquiries, and proposal submissions.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), design templates, and technical review guidelines for the solution design team.

2.Solution Architecture & Technical Design

• Design and architect end-to-end factory automation, robotic, vision inspection, or material handling systems according to client specifications.
• Conduct detailed technical feasibility studies, cycle time calculations, footprint planning, and ROI analysis for proposed automated solutions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate hardware, PLCs, industrial robots, sensors, software, and third-party systems for integrated project proposals.
• Collaborate closely with Sales Executives to participate in client discovery meetings, site visits, and technical requirement gathering.
• Prepare comprehensive technical proposals, Bill of Materials (BOM), project timelines, costing models, and Scope of Work (SOW) documents.
• Present solutions, conceptual layouts, and value propositions directly to client stakeholders, key decision-makers, and technical teams.

4.Project Scoping & Handover

• Define clear boundary limits and technical specifications to mitigate project risks and budget overruns.
• Work closely with Internal R&D, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, and Software teams during the proposal phase to validate technical feasibility.
• Facilitate seamless handover of awarded projects to Project Managers and Engineering execution teams with complete design packages and specifications.
• Monitor emerging industry trends, Industry 4.0 automation technologies, and competitor offerings.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key technology vendors and component suppliers to source competitive automation components.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on experience in factory automation, robotics, system integration, or special-purpose machinery (SPM).
• Prior experience as a Solution Architect, Pre-Sales Manager, or Senior Automation Project/Design Engineer is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of industrial robotics (e.g., Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, or cobots), PLC systems, vision systems, and conveyor systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ProgeCAD) for system layout and conceptual modeling.
• Strong capability in cost estimation, vendor evaluation, and drafting detailed engineering specifications.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills in English (proficiency in Mandarin or Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage).
• Strong problem-solving mindset with commercial awareness and client-facing confidence.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with commercial awareness and client-facing confidence.