Senior Solutions and Technology Engineer

Alta Equipment Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Benefits package

401(k)

Competitive wages

Company laptop

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a Senior Technology and Solutions Engineer to propel pre-sale activities by researching new technologies and evaluating customer applications for practical, install-ready solutions. You will guide solution development and support clients in achieving justified outcomes.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, CAD-based design, and collaboration with Sales and Engineering teams to deliver optimized material handling systems.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience in Material Handling and/or Process Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Data analysis and 3D modeling capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate technology trends in material handling.
• Evaluate new industry developments, equipment, and methodologies via publications and research.
• Lead or participate in vetting of new technology partners.
• Educate internal teams on new technologies and opportunities.
• Support sales on joint calls and assess customer needs from current processes.
• Conduct field surveys and collect data for solutions.
• Design automated material handling solutions and prepare space layouts using CAD software.
• Prepare and present technical system proposals; provide facility layout consulting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

3D modeling

10+ years experience

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

3D modeling

Job description

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company laptop
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays

Job Summary:

The role of a Senior Technology and Solutions Engineer is to help drive technical Pre-Sale activity through two distinct avenues. The first avenue is research and evaluation of new technologies that can advance PeakLogix capabilities and competitive position in the industry. The second avenue is to use a combination of analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and industry experience to evaluate customer applications and design practical solutions, as well as ensure those solutions are prepared for proper execution and final installation. This role may guide the Sales Lead and/or client strategically in solution development to ensure optimal returns and project justification. In the absence of a Sales Lead, this role may be responsible for developing the client relationship.

Primary Duties:

Technology

• Identify and evaluate technology trends in the material handling industry
• Pursue and evaluate new industry developments, equipment, and methodologies through industry publications, shows, and independent research.
• Lead or participate in the vetting process for new potential technology partners
• Educate the internal team on new technologies for PeakLogix consideration or general awareness

Pre-Sale

• Support sales staff on joint calls, as well as make independent calls, to evaluate customer needs by reviewing their current processes, material flow, and equipment.
• Conduct surveys to gather field data. Areas of focus may include process time studies, physical space measurements, equipment identification and documentation, etc.
• Utilize industry experience to design material handling systems, specifying equipment and generating space design layouts for customer applications, using CAD software (to include vendor-specific software).
• Concept/Evaluate/Design automated solutions and partner with automation vendors to provide priced solutions to meet system specifications.
• Generate and support presentations of technical system proposals.
• Provide consulting services focused on facility layout to include incorporation of automation solutions.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in Material Handling and/or Process Engineering
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Applications
• Preferred capabilities include data analysis, 3D modeling capabilities

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.

What We Look For:

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact [e-mail] immediately!