Intralogistics Retrofit Applications Engineer

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

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