Applications Engineer - Retrofit

Kids for the Future; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW Systems Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Retrofit Applications Engineer II to apply TGW products and third-party equipment to complete mechanical system designs during the quotation phase.

You will support the Retrofit Sales Team and translate customer requirements into competitive intralogistics solutions. The role focuses on expansions, modifications, and modernizations, with on-site inspections, performance calculations, and coordination with internal departments and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2–4 years of applications engineering experience, preferably in a material handling environment.
• Up to 10% travel required.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• AutoCAD (2D CAD) and SketchUp experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design medium-complexity mechatronic layouts using TGW’s product portfolio and relevant third-party equipment for technically sound and economically efficient proposals.
• Develop and redesign hardware systems to meet customer modernization needs.
• Conduct performance calculations, warehouse design, equipment selection, and energy efficiency assessments.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and guidelines in all technical designs.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Gather and analyze customer requirements to create tailored intralogistics solutions.
• Present and justify technical concepts and proposals to customers.
• Conduct on-site inspections to assess installation conditions and retrofit scenarios.
• Create concept, inquiry, and proposal layouts with accurate mechanical costing.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners during proposal development.
• Track schedules proactively and optimize costs during calculations.
• Support the sales project team in strategic technical decisions.
• Participate in project handovers and provide support during the transition to implementation.
• Serve as a reliable technical consultant and central hub for retrofit projects.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

3D CAD

Communication skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

• Location 3001 ORCHARD VISTA DR SE,STE 300,Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-7094,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Travel 10%

Description

The Retrofit Applications Engineer II is a mid-level engineer that is responsible for the technical application of TGW products and third-party equipment to complete mechanical system designs during the quotation phase of projects. This role supports the Retrofit Sales Team to optimally translate customer requirements into a competitive and economically viable intralogistics solution. There will be a design emphasis on expansions, modifications, and modernizations of existing systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design medium-complexity mechatronic layouts using TGW’s product portfolio and relevant third-party equipment for technically sound and economically efficient proposals.
• Develop and redesign hardware systems to meet customer modernization needs.
• Conduct performance calculations, warehouse design, equipment selection, and energy efficiency assessments.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and guidelines in all technical designs.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Gather and analyze customer requirements to create tailored intralogistics solutions.
• Present and justify technical concepts and proposals to customers.
• Conduct on-site inspections to assess installation conditions and retrofit scenarios.
• Create concept, inquiry, and proposal layouts with accurate mechanical costing.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners during proposal development.
• Track schedules proactively and optimize costs during calculations.
• Support the sales project team in strategic technical decisions.
• Participate in project handovers and provide support during the transition to implementation.
• Serve as a reliable technical consultant and central hub for retrofit projects.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

Two (2) to four (4) years of applications engineering, or related experience, preferably in a material handling environment.

Travel:

Up to 10% travel required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong proficiency in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• AutoCAD (2D CAD) and Sketchup experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

This position may require work at TGW customer sites. TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.