Solution Designer Automation

Joinimagine; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Joinimagine is seeking a Solution Designer to support its growing intralogistics automation business across EMEA. You will provide technical expertise to the sales team and design innovative, cost-efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.

Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, designing optimal intralogistics solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure feasibility, delivery, and documentation. Travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering or related technical degree.
• Experience in solution design, system integration or technical consulting in automation/intralogistics.
• Strong CAD and simulation tool proficiency.
• Good network in intralogistics automation market is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer needs and design tailored intralogistics automation solutions.
• Consult with customers and internal teams to ensure feasible, cost-effective designs.
• Collaborate with sales to develop compelling solution concepts and presentations.
• Maintain relationships with customer-site technical contacts and partners.
• Understand AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, shuttle solutions, conveyors, picking systems, and applicability by industry.
• Develop technical documentation, layouts, specifications, and system architectures.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and service teams for smooth delivery.

Skills

Solution design

System integration

Technical consulting

Industry network

Intralogistics knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation

English

German language

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CET Designer

sim3D

PlantSim

Job description

We offer:

Solution Designer automation

As a Solution Designer, you will play a crucial role in the growth of our intralogistics automation business across EMEA. You will provide technical expertise and design support to the sales team, developing innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers.

Tasks

• Analyze customer needs thoroughly and create the right intralogistics automation solutions tailored to their specific requirements, considering factors like throughput, space, budget, and integration needs.
• Consult with customers and internal teams to design the optimal intralogistics solution, ensuring feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with customer objectives.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to understand customer requirements and develop winning intralogistics automation solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technical contacts at customer sites and partner organizations to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of automated intralogistics solutions for pallets and bins, including AS/RS systems, AGVs/AMRs, shuttle solutions, conveyor technologies, picking systems, and their appropriate applications in different industries and warehouse environments.
• Analyze customer needs thoroughly and create the right intralogistics automation solutions tailored to their specific requirements, considering factors like throughput, space, budget, and integration needs.
• Consult with customers and internal teams to design the optimal intralogistics solution, ensuring feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with customer objectives.
• Support the sales team throughout the project sales cycle by providing technical expertise, developing compelling solution concepts, and creating impactful presentations.
• Coordinate technical details effectively with internal teams (engineering, project management, service) and external partners to ensure seamless solution delivery and successful project execution.
• Develop detailed technical documentation, including solution layouts, equipment specifications, and system architectures, to guide implementation and support future maintenance.
• Stay informed about the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in intralogistics automation to continuously improve our solutions and stay ahead of the competition.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), Logistics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in solution design, system integration, or technical consulting within the automation or intralogistics industry.
• Strong network of contacts in the intralogistics automation market is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of automated intralogistics solutions for pallets and bins, including AS/RS systems, AGVs/AMRs, shuttle solutions, conveyor technologies, picking systems, and their appropriate applications in different industries and warehouse environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess customer needs and develop optimal solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in 3D layouting with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CET Designer) and simulation tools (sim3D, Plantsim).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region.
• Fluency in English, German is a plus.

Our Offer

As an employer, in addition to excellent social benefits and attractive salary structures, we offer you a position with great scope for developing your own ideas, a challenging, interdisciplinary area of responsibility and comprehensive support within the framework of an international, collegial team.