Solution Designer – Intralogistics automation

KION Business Services Polska; Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

KION Business Services Polska is seeking a Solution Designer to support the growth of intralogistics automation across EMEA. You will analyze customer needs, design innovative solutions, and work with sales and engineering teams to ensure feasible, cost-efficient delivery.

The role requires hands-on CAD/3D layout skills, experience in AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, and strong communication to present concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), Logistics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in solution design, system integration, or technical consulting within the automation or intralogistics industry.
• Fluency in English and Dutch; willingness to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer needs thoroughly and create intralogistics automation solutions tailored to requirements, considering throughput, space, budget, and integration needs.
• Consult with customers and internal teams to design optimal intralogistics solutions, ensuring feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with sales to understand customer requirements and develop compelling solution concepts and presentations.
• Develop detailed technical documentation, including solution layouts, equipment specs, and system architectures.

Skills

Solution design

System integration

Technical consulting

CAD tools

Simulation tools

English & Dutch

Presentation skills

Education

Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical)

Logistics

Computer Science

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CET Designer

sim3D

Plantsim

Job description

As a Solution Designer, you will play a crucial role in the growth of our intralogistics automation business across EMEA. You will provide technical expertise and design support to the sales team, developing innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers..

We offer: Tasks:

Analyze customer needs thoroughly and create the right intralogistics automation solutions tailored to their specific requirements, considering factors like throughput, space, budget, and integration needs. Consult with customers and internal teams to design the optimal intralogistics solution, ensuring feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with customer objectives. Collaborate closely with the sales team to understand customer requirements and develop winning intralogistics automation solutions. Build and maintain strong relationships with technical contacts at customer sites and partner organizations to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. Maintain an in-depth understanding of automated intralogistics solutions for pallets and bins, including AS/RS systems, AGVs/AMRs, shuttle solutions, conveyor technologies, picking systems, and their appropriate applications in different industries and warehouse environments. Analyze customer needs thoroughly and create the right intralogistics automation solutions tailored to their specific requirements, considering factors like throughput, space, budget, and integration needs. Consult with customers and internal teams to design the optimal intralogistics solution, ensuring feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with customer objectives. Support the sales team throughout the project sales cycle by providing technical expertise, developing compelling solution concepts, and creating impactful presentations. Coordinate technical details effectively with internal teams (engineering, project management, service) and external partners to ensure seamless solution delivery and successful project execution. Develop detailed technical documentation, including solution layouts, equipment specifications, and system architectures, to guide implementation and support future maintenance. Stay informed about the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in intralogistics automation to continuously improve our solutions and stay ahead of the competition.

Qualifications

Completed studies in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), Logistics, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Proven experience in solution design, system integration, or technical consulting within the automation or intralogistics industry. Strong network of contacts in the intralogistics automation market is a plus. In-depth understanding of automated intralogistics solutions for pallets and bins, including AS/RS systems, AGVs/AMRs, shuttle solutions, conveyor technologies, picking systems, and their appropriate applications in different industries and warehouse environments. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess customer needs and develop optimal solutions. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proficiency in 3D layouting with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CET Designer) and simulation tools (sim3D, Plantsim). Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills. Willingness to travel within the region. Fluency in English and Dutch, German is a plus.

Our Offer

As an employer, in addition to excellent social benefits and attractive salary structures, we offer you a position with great scope for developing your own ideas, a challenging, interdisciplinary area of responsibility and comprehensive support within the framework of an international, collegial team.

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.