Senior Solutions Development Engineer Warehouse Automation

Kion Group AG; Atlanta (TX); On-site; USD 90,750 - 133,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Solutions Development Engineer to lead the creation of innovative material handling and warehouse automation solutions for complex supply chain operations. You will translate customer requirements into scalable automation concepts and provide technical leadership through the development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to drive solution architecture, estimation, and risk assessment, delivering high‑quality proposals that generate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical area or equivalent experience.
• More than 5 years of experience in material handling, warehouse automation, systems engineering, or a comparable technical area.
• Extensive knowledge of material handling systems and distribution center operations.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development of warehouse automation and systems from concept through proposal submission.
• Apply expertise in material handling, controls, WCS, and DC operations to develop efficient automation solutions.
• Develop system concepts, layouts, proposal drawings, and supporting technical documentation.
• Evaluate alternative builds and technologies to optimize performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Lead engineering efforts including project planning, prioritization, resource coordination, and risk management.
• Develop accurate system cost estimates, CCQR quotations, cost breakouts, and bridging analyses.
• Identify key assumptions, dependencies, risks, and approaches to manage them.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Controls, Software, Procurement, Operations, and customers.
• Support proposal development and customer presentations communicating technical concepts and value.
• Drive continuous improvement through value engineering and standards compliance.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance to support capability and quality.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers and internal collaborators to support growth.

Skills

Material handling

Warehouse automation

Systems engineering

Solution development

Data-informed decision-making

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical area

Tools

Warehouse Control Software (WCS)

Mechanical systems knowledge

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Solutions Development Engineer to lead the creation of innovative material handling and warehouse automation solutions for complex supply chain operations. You will translate customer requirements into scalable automation concepts and provide technical leadership through the development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to drive solution architecture, estimation, and risk assessment, delivering high‑quality proposals that generate