Solutions Architect

Ironspring; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ironspring seeks a Solutions Architect to lead the development of cutting-edge robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce. This role requires traveling to client facilities to gather requirements and validate technical constraints, bridging sales and engineering.

The candidate will design system-level solutions, participate in demonstrations, and assist with site surveys, configuration, and handoff to Operations for ordering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or 5+ years' relevant work experience.
• Experience with automated equipment architecture design.
• Certification in PE, PMP, Six Sigma, or Agile is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions for Plus One product offerings in logistics applications.
• Lead solution ideation, design, and communication activities.
• Support pre-sales through proofs-of-concept, demos, and technical Q&A.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering to define system-level designs.
• Engineer site-specific fitments and communicate product details to installers.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Visual Components

CAD importation

Logistics automation

Schematics reading

Cost estimation

Industrial robotics

Equipment setup

Six Sigma

Agile

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field

5+ years' relevant work experience

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

AutoCAD

Visual Components

Job description

As a member of the technical staff, the Solutions Architect is responsible for the development of cutting edge complete robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce applications. This position requires empathy for the customer as the engineer will travel to client facilities to understand client application requirements and technical constraints.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the development of automation solutions that promote implementation of Plus One product offering in support of strategic growth applications within the logistics industry.
• Manage activities that take place during solution ideation, design, and communication phases.
• Work with the internal sales team to identify and assess the value and feasibility of potential applications including site travel as required.
• Participate in system-level design activities including layout, simulation development, and integration with customer systems.
• Communicate application functional requirements and proposed methods to both internal and external partner project execution teams.
• Support pre-sales activities including proof-of-concept scoping, demonstrations, and technical Q&A with prospective customers.
• Continually research current and emerging automation technologies and propose implementation into Plus One solutions when beneficial.
• Perform site surveys and gather technical information to create a fully defined Plus One product configuration for handoff to Operations for ordering purposes.
• Contribute technical content to project proposals.
• Design/optimize automated demonstration cells/systems.
• Resolve technical problems as they arise and act as the technical bridge between sales and engineering.
• Provide mechanical consultation in client-facing meetings (identify issues that will affect installation).
• Recommend accessories which are best suited for PlusOne products (i.e. be able to specify lighting or a compressor).
• Engineer site-specific fitment designs.
• Work with Installers to communicate Plus One product details
  from solid models (conveyor heights, widths, etc), answer specific questions, bring up concerns, warn and guide on things to look out for related to infeed/outfeed, reject paths, fencing, upstream/downstream signals/interfacing

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or 5+ years' relevant work experience.

Experience with any of the following:

• Creation/invention of systems architecture for automated equipment
• Solidworks + PDM, AutoCAD, Visual Components, CAD importation and manipulation
• Logistics/supply chain automation industry
• Business development/customer relations
• Ability to read/review mechanical, electrical, and system-level schematics/diagrams
• System cost estimation and resource planning
• Equipment setup,
  configuration, commissioning:Industrial robot, peripherals, safety devices
• Certifications such as: PE, PMP, Six Sigma,
  Agile

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full time, 40 hours/week between M-F,
9:00am-6:00pm

Travel

Intermittent overnight travel, as needed to support sales activities. International travel will require a valid passport.

Work Authorization

Must be able to show documentation that shows authorization to legally work in the U.S. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.