Solutions Design Engineer - Material Handling & Warehouse Automation

Exotec; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Global exposure

North America projects

Job summary

Exotec, a leading provider of autonomous warehouse automation, seeks a Solutions Engineer to drive opportunity discovery and design end-to-end solutions for global clients in intralogistics. You will collaborate with Sales, BD, and engineering to translate requirements into concrete layouts and proposals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in warehouse automation, strong AutoCAD skills, and excellent communication. Travel up to 20% is expected. Join Exotec’s growing North America team in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in warehouse automation or related field.
• Experience with distribution centers and warehouse operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience creating layouts or solutions using AutoCAD.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Nice to have: SQL, Python, or AI tools for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales and Business Development to evaluate opportunities and develop solution strategies.
• Lead client discovery activities, including site visits, assessments, workshops, and requirements gathering.
• Analyze warehouse and fulfillment data to identify automation opportunities and improvements.
• Design end-to-end solutions with robotics, storage systems, conveyors, software, and material handling.
• Develop system layouts, technical concepts, and proposals aligned with client objectives.
• Create and deliver customer presentations communicating both technical solutions and value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and deliver warehouse automation solutions.
• Support projects through the sales cycle from qualification to handover and handover packages.

Skills

Warehouse automation

Systems integration

Data analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Exotec designs and delivers advanced automation solutions that help global brands optimize warehouse performance while supporting warehouse teams across every level. Our organization combines elegant mechanical design, resilient software and a deep understanding of logistics operations to solve our clients' most complex challenges.

Joining Exotec means contributing to an international company where people and purpose guide the way we work. Our teams collaborate with clarity, challenge ideas and share a collective commitment to engineering solutions that matter. We value the diversity of more than 1,000 ExoPeople who bring their expertise, perspective and experience to our shared vision.

Here your work has a visible impact, from the way we work to the reliability we commit to deliver. You will join a place where collaboration, excellence, and meaningful impact guide how we build what comes next.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to evaluate opportunities and develop solution strategies.
• Lead client discovery activities, including site visits, operational assessments, workshops, and requirements gathering sessions.
• Analyze warehouse and fulfillment data to identify automation opportunities and operational improvements.
• Design end-to-end solutions incorporating robotics, storage systems, conveyors, sortation equipment, software, and other material handling technologies.
• Develop system layouts, technical concepts, and solution proposals aligned with client business objectives.
• Create and deliver customer presentations that clearly communicate both technical solutions and operational value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate, refine, and deliver innovative warehouse automation solutions.
• Support projects throughout the sales cycle, from qualification and solution development through contract award and project handover.
• Prepare technical documentation and handover packages to support successful project execution.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices across warehouse automation, intralogistics, material handling, and order fulfillment operations.

Requirements

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders to help us build a truly inclusive environment. If you don't meet every requirement listed below, don't worry, your skills and experiences may still make you a great fit!

• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse automation, material handling, intralogistics, fulfillment operations, systems integration, or a related solutions engineering environment.
• Experience working with distribution centers, fulfillment centers, warehouse operations, or material handling systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related technical field.
• Experience creating technical concepts, facility layouts, or solution designs using AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and commercial teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to support customer engagements and site visits.
• Nice to have: Ability to analyze operational data and translate customer requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions using SQL, Python, and/or AI tools.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous vacation and time-off policy.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
• Continuous opportunities for training, development, and career growth within a rapidly growing international company.
• Opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex warehouse automation projects in North America.
• Exposure to Fortune 500 and global enterprise customers.
• Opportunity to collaborate with teams across North America and Europe.
• Beautiful, new office space in Midtown Atlanta.