System Engineer
Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?
At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world‑leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.
Responsibilities
Make an impact
- Support Sales and Sales Solution Design organizations during proposal phase with potential customers
- Develop opportunity Supply Plan in alignment with the Solution Design Concept (developed by others) and the Procurement team’s approved and preferred suppliers
- Develop and submit Request for Proposal (“RFP”) documentation to suppliers
- Develop and submit requests for pricing, hours, and schedule from internal supply organizations (equipment, software, services)
- Address questions from internal/external suppliers
- Assess input external and internal suppliers and validate compliance with requirements
- Lead cost engineering analysis and population and validation of the cost estimation workbook utilized for Rough Order of Magnitude (“ROM”), Budget, and Firm pricing offers to customers
- Populate Scope of Supply section in proposal offer
- Evaluate and document customer requirements; determine and document compliance vs. exceptions to these requirements in proposal documentation
- Lead System Engineering post‑contract handover to operations execution team
- Prepare and lead, when necessary, internal reviews (e.g. Cost, Price, Risk) with Swisslog stakeholders in accordance with Swisslog processes
- Assist in the evaluation of proposal concepts and alternates; be able to compare different solutions and present the differences
- Create technical drawings in AutoCad or other Swisslog preferred drawing packages (i.e. Revit)
- Host and facilitate educational events from suppliers
- Leverage and maintain documentation management system pertaining to the System Engineering function
- Participate in internal and external presentations pertaining to proposal or continuous improvement activities
- Lead and participate in internal efforts to improve tools and processes
- Support others in the System Engineering team
Application Requirements
What you need to succeed
- 4 Year Engineering Bachelors Degree preferably Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical
- Considerable material handling industry experience is an acceptable substitute for an engineering degree
- Minimum of 2-3 years engineering work experience
- Professional communication skills (Oral and written)
- Ability to travel on occasion
Desirable Qualifications
- 2-3 years in the material handling industry working on solutions and preparing proposals for multi‑million dollar projects consisting of one or more of the following solutions: AS/RS, pallet or lights goods conveyors, AGVs, AMRs, etc
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We are unable to provide current or future visa sponsorship or transfer of work authorization (including H-1B sponsorship, OPT/STEM OPT sponsorship, etc.). We are not accepting C2C or contract candidates for this role.