Concepting & Estimating Engineer

Aegis Sortation; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

10 Company Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aegis Sortation in Mason, Ohio, is seeking an experienced engineer to join their Systems Concepting & Estimating group. The role involves developing designs for material handling systems and estimating project costs for new customer facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least 5 years of experience in the material handling industry, and proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the material handling industry or related.
• Proficient knowledge of material handling system layout concepts.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and written, at all levels of the business and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Create material handling and sortation system designs and layouts using 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Develop estimates for equipment and integration costs for potential new projects.
• Travel to customer facilities to conduct site surveys for potential projects.

Skills

Material handling system layout concepts

Project execution

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Knowledge of electrical controls

Travel availability

AutoCAD or other 3D CAD software

Simulation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD software

Job description

About Aegis Sortation

At Aegis, our purpose is clear: to create raving fans through expert innovation in intralogistics. Our team combines innovative thinking with deep industry expertise to deliver solutions for projects of all sizes, throughputs, and complexities. Aegis Sortation is a leader in the intralogistics technology and innovation space. Our expertise spans E-Commerce, Freight and Parcel, and Warehouse and Distribution. As a prime integrator, we have a team capable of conceptualizing and laying out complex systems, and completing detailed design engineering, procurement, and field installation across various project platforms. Our commitment to integrating excellence throughout the project life cycle sets us apart, delivering automation solutions to businesses ranging from local service providers to international logistics giants.

The Role

The Systems Concepting & Estimating group is responsible for developing designs and proposals for complete material handling systems and solutions for existing and new customer facilities. The engineers must understand the customers’ bid documents, specifications, material flows and operations. Applying this information and knowledge, the engineer will evaluate and select appropriate equipment / technology and will develop an overall design for the system. Once the design is established, the team will be responsible for estimating all the project costs and developing proposal documentation. This work will require input from and collaboration with external suppliers, as well as internal departments.

What You’ll Do

• Read and apply customers’ bid documents and specifications, as well as analyze and understand material flows and operations.
• Apply engineering theory and principles to analyze application requirements and develop solutions.
• Travel to customer facilities to conduct site surveys for potential projects.
• Create material handling and sortation system designs and layouts using 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Create general arrangement drawings (plan views), elevation views, section views and bills of materials.
• Develop estimates for equipment and integration costs for potential new projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as required to obtain the necessary information required to perform design and estimating functions.
• Write functional design documents, test plans and RFQ documents.

Core Values

• Professionalism: Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Everyone is accountable for their work. Above all, respect others.
• Customer Focus: Always work to exceed customer expectations.
• Collaboration: Share ideas; train and mentor others to your level. Improve one another.
• Take it Personal: Complete every task as if your reputation depends on it. Because it does!
• Make it Better: Ask yourself, “What can I do to make our company better?”
• Open Minded: Look at the possibilities and think outside the box. Embrace change.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of material handling system layout concepts.
• Working knowledge of project execution.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and written, at all levels of the business and with customers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with changing priorities.
• Basic knowledge of electrical controls related to material handling systems.
• Ability to travel to job sites and attend customer meetings.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mechanical/electrical/Industrial engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in the material handling industry or related.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other 3D CAD software.
• Simulation experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• 10 Company Holidays
• Professional development opportunities

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of Aegis Sortation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Aegis Sortation will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.