Innovative Warehouse Automation Design Engineer

Freddie Mac; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Malin Systems is seeking a Project Design Engineer responsible for design aspects of supply chain, distribution and warehousing systems—conveyors, sortation and carousels; racking, shelving, mezzanines; picking systems, parcel and related software.

The role works with sales and CAD teams to oversee design, costing, scheduling and implementation of systems while maintaining a customer-first approach. Willingness to travel nationwide up to 10–20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automation, conveyor systems or industrial engineering.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• 5+ years of direct experience in warehouse layout, design, industrial automation and controls, including conveyor systems and material handling equipment.
• Design experience with a systems integrator or conveyor manufacturer preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time-management and phone skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; willing to travel nationwide and internally up to 10-20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems design concepts based on customer requirements, direct the development of detailed CAD drawings to support the sales process and help obtain customer approval to begin a project.
• Working knowledge of a conveyor control system including Human Machine Interface, original equipment and programmable logic controls.
• Identify vendors, based on quality of product and costs and provides extensive guidance during the detailed design process.
• Attend conferences, meetings, vendor seminars and training to stay current in the material handling equipment technologies industry and evaluate whether or not new concepts are applicable to Malin's customers.
• Recommend and develop key strategic relationships with suppliers and integrators of material handling systems, equipment and controls software.

Skills

Warehouse automation experience

Project design

Strong communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Malin Systems is seeking a Project Design Engineer responsible for design aspects of supply chain, distribution and warehousing systems—conveyors, sortation and carousels; racking, shelving, mezzanines; picking systems, parcel and related software.

The role works with sales and CAD teams to oversee design, costing, scheduling and implementation of systems while maintaining a customer-first approach. Willingness to travel nationwide up to 10–20% is expected.