Systems Engineer

Proactive Technical Limited; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a System Engineer to join its System Engineering team in the United States. You will support pre-sales, develop supply and pricing plans, evaluate technical requirements and supplier proposals on multi-million-dollar projects in warehouse automation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2–3 years of experience, ability to travel occasionally, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required or equivalent.
• 2–3 years engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in material handling or warehouse automation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Solution Design during the proposal phase.
• Develop supply plans and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Prepare and manage RFPs, pricing requests and supplier documentation.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Lead cost engineering activities and develop cost estimates for ROM, Budget and Firm proposals.
• Prepare scope of supply and customer proposal documentation.
• Evaluate customer requirements and identify compliance, exceptions and technical risks.
• Support system engineering handover from proposal through to project execution.
• Assist with evaluating alternative technical solutions and presenting recommendations.
• Create technical drawings using AutoCAD, Revit or other approved design packages.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

• Salary : $80K - $140K
• Location: Newport News/Atlanta

Our client is a global leader in the warehouse automation and intralogistics industry, delivering advanced automation solutions to some of the world's leading organisations. With projects involving cutting-edge technologies such as AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs and AMRs, they offer engineers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects and develop their technical expertise.

They have an exciting opportunity for a System Engineer to join their team. This position is well-suited to a technically minded, analytical and commercially aware engineer who is looking to develop their career within warehouse automation and work on multi-million-dollar projects.

This position sits within the System Engineering team and supports the Sales and Solution Design functions. You will support pre-sales engineering activities, develop supply and pricing plans, evaluate technical requirements and supplier proposals, and help deliver technically and commercially viable solutions to customers.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Solution Design during the proposal phase.
• Develop supply plans and coordinate with approved suppliers and internal teams.
• Prepare and manage RFPs, pricing requests and supplier documentation.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Lead cost engineering activities and develop cost estimates for ROM, Budget and Firm proposals.
• Prepare scope of supply and customer proposal documentation.
• Evaluate customer requirements and identify compliance, exceptions and technical risks.
• Support system engineering handover from proposal through to project execution.
• Assist with evaluating alternative technical solutions and presenting recommendations.
• Create technical drawings using AutoCAD, Revit or other approved design packages.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering - preferably Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 2-3 years engineering experience.
• Material handling industry experience is highly desirable significant industry experience may substitute for an engineering degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate technical requirements, suppliers and engineering solutions.
• Experience with AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs, AMRs or other warehouse automation solutions is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting proposals for large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects is advantageous.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Must be authorised to work full-time in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Reasons why you should apply

• Work for a global leader in warehouse automation and intralogistics.
• Get involved in multi-million-dollar automation projects using some of the industrys most advanced technologies.
• Combine engineering, technical design, supplier management and commercial analysis offering excellent career development.
• Gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, from pre-sales and proposal through to project execution.
• Work with leading technologies including AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs and AMRs.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the System Engineering function.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.