Solution Design Project Engineer

Still Sverige Ab; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is hiring a Solution Development Project Engineer to develop large-scale material handling systems. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, collaborate closely with customers and bring industry leading solutions to the market!

Your skill in translating complex requirements into actionable system concepts will directly impact project success and customer value. Dematic and KION offer opportunities to collaborate globally, develop your skills, and become a leader in automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in material handling, automation, or complex system engineering.
• Background in Construction Estimating, Project Management, Mechatronics, Systems, Controls, Application, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong leadership of cross-disciplinary teams with excellent communication skills.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, controls architecture, and operational workflows.
• Proven problem-solving ability with a focus on risk, cost, and value optimization.
• Conveyor and sortation systems (case, pallet, linear/crossbelt) experience.
• Bulk handling, ASRS/unit load systems, monorail, and structural systems.
• PLC controls, WMS/WCS software, simulation, and modeling tools.
• Up to 10% travel. Additional travel may be required during the first 6-12 months for training.

Responsibilities

• Review customer and sales requirements; collaborate with key partners to develop executable system concepts.
• Lead team members to build 3D models and proposal drawings, driving the design to concept freeze.
• Generate material lists and clear scope-of-work summaries.
• Issue quote requests and validate vendor proposals.
• Identify and apply standard subsystems and modules.
• Identify and assess project risks to mitigate financial, technical, and schedule risk.
• Set priorities and develop cross-departmental collaboration.
• Lead technical and pricing reviews for assigned projects.
• Own all engineering activities and deliverables throughout the quotation phase.
• Apply value-engineering principles to improve system performance or reduce cost when required.
• Ensure smooth project turnover to execution teams, providing scope clarification as needed.
• Provide accountability for all technical, cost, and contractual aspects; liaison for internal teams and vendors.
• Produce and maintain documentation for estimating deliverables.
• Fully interpret, evaluate and respond to customer RFPs and specifications.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and align with SDNA processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Conveyor systems

PLC controls

WMS/WCS software

Simulation tools

Modeling tools

Mechanical systems understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

PLC controls

WMS/WCS software

Simulation tools

Modeling tools

Job description

Dematic is hiring a motivated Solution Development Project Engineer to develop large-scale material handling systems. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, collaborate closely with customers and bring industry leading solutions to the market!

Your skill in translating complex requirements into actionable system concepts will directly impact project success and customer value.

At Dematic, your expertise will drive our success and build the future of intralogistics. We are committed to your professional growth and offer opportunities to collaborate globally, develop your skills, and become a leader in automation. If you are ambitious, innovative, and ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

At Dematic and KION, our talent is key to creating the magic of supply chain solutions. As part of a global community of communities, you'll help orchestrate intelligent logistics that power the future of commerce. Here, you can push your career forward in an environment built on collaboration, growth, and real-world impact.

We offer:

• Career Development


• Competitive Compensation and Benefits


• Pay Transparency


• Global Opportunities

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $90,750 to $125,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What you will do in this role:

• Review customer and sales requirements; collaborate with key partners to develop executable system concepts.


• Lead team members to build 3D models and proposal drawings, driving the design to concept freeze.


• Generate material lists and clear scope‑of‑work summaries.


• Issue quote requests and validate vendor proposals.


• Identify and apply standard subsystems and modules.


• Identify and assess project risks to mitigate financial, technical, and schedule risk.


• Set priorities and develop strong cross‑departmental collaboration.


• Lead technical and pricing reviews for assigned projects.


• Own all engineering activities and deliverables throughout the project quotation phase.


• Apply value‑engineering principles to improve system performance or reduce cost when required.


• Ensure smooth project turnover to execution teams, providing scope clarification as needed.


• Provide accountability for all technical, cost, and contractual aspects of assigned projects; serve as a key liaison for internal teams and vendors.


• Produce and maintain appropriate documentation for estimating deliverables.


• Fully interpret, evaluate and respond to customer RFPs and specifications.


• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and align with SDNA processes.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.


• 5+ years of experience in material handling, automation, or complex system engineering.


• Background in one or more of the following: Construction Estimating, Project Management, Mechatronics, Systems, Controls, Application, or Industrial Engineering.


• Strong leadership of cross‑disciplinary teams with excellent communication skills.


• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, controls architecture, and operational workflows.


• Proven problem‑solving ability with a focus on risk, cost, and value optimization.


• Conveyor and sortation systems (case, pallet, linear/crossbelt) experience.


• Bulk handling, ASRS/unit load systems, monorail, and structural systems.


• PLC controls, WMS/WCS software, simulation, and modeling tools.


• Up to 10% travel. Additional travel may be required during the first 6-12 months for training.