System Engineer - Robotic Systems Development

Dematic; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 102,400 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Global Opportunities

Job summary

A global leader in material handling technology is seeking a Systems Engineer in Holland, Michigan. This role involves designing Automatic Guided Vehicle systems for various industries. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing system requirements and collaborating with teams to deliver scalable solutions. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $102,400 to $128,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of engineering experience required.
• 3–5 years of applications experience preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience with material handling equipment systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural planning of hardware and software solutions.
• Capture and manage system requirements to align with customer needs.
• Drive standardization of system architecture and interfaces.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE tools (SysML)

Requirements Engineering tools (DOORS, PTC RV&S, Siemens Teamcenter)

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Systems Engineer to join our growing Robotics Systems Development team and help build the future of automated material handling. You will build and detail Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) system solutions in this role. These solutions are used worldwide in industries like food & beverage, banking, and e-commerce. Your work will directly impact how our Operating Units deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance automation to customers worldwide. You will collaborate closely with product managers, strategy teams, and systems engineers across R&D to translate business needs into robust system architectures. Ultimately, you will help our customers move goods more efficiently and future-proof their operations through intelligent automation.

As a Systems Engineer within the KION Robotics Solutions Division, you will be at the heart of crafting the conceptual and architectural development of our next-generation Mobile Robots and automated material flow systems. Working closely with hardware, software, and functional specialists across global teams, you will ensure that system concepts are robust, modular, and ready for future scalability. You will take ownership of defining and managing system requirements, driving standardization of architectures and interfaces, and ensuring seamless collaboration across domains. Acting as the technical linchpin, you will cultivate knowledge transfer between mechanical, electrical, and software fields. You will be responsible for ensuring every system element contributes coherently to the overall vehicle and fleet architecture. Through the application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and SysML modeling, you will structure and detail complex system interactions. You will build a transparent and traceable foundation for composition, implementation, and testing.

Benefits

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities
• Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

What You Will Do In This Role:

• Lead the build and architectural planning of hardware and software solutions, collaborating closely with HW and SW specialists.
• Capture, analyze, and manage system requirements to align solutions with customer needs.
• Drive standardization of system architecture and relevant interfaces to enable maximum alignments across solutions.
• Define system specifications that serve as a foundation for implementation and testing teams.
• Act as the technical linchpin, encouraging knowledge transfer between different technical domains.
• Use functional modeling tools (e.g., SysML Modeller) and MBSE methodologies to detail and refine architectural approaches.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years engineering experience.
• 3–5 years applications experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with material handling equipment systems.
• Application knowledge of MBSE tools (SysML), Requirements Engineering tools like DOORS, PTC RV&S or Siemens Teamcenter, Microsoft Office; SW programming experience is a plus.
• Experience in Material Handling Automation equipment, preferably AGVs, Pallet Conveyor, Industrial Trucks, and/or AS/RS.
• Experience in WMS, WCS, or Control Level Software.
• Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
• Optimally applies complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter who will take initiative to identify issues and pursue resolutions.
• Must work well under fast paced situations.
• Architectural knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and software products.
• Dedicated to accuracy and thoroughness.
• Diligent, customer-focused, self-motivated.
• Travel – up to 30% (including international).

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 $102,400 - $128,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

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