Applications Engineer - Remote

Overview

As an Applications Engineer at DCS, you will be responsible for specifying the equipment for material handling designs that meets a client’s needs. In this position, you will use your knowledge and experience in material handling to turn a concept into a working system by collaborating with Sales, Systems Engineers, Estimators, and project teams.

In Short

• Turn concepts into functioning designs that meet our clients’ objectives using a variety of design software.
• Work closely with suppliers to understand their products’ specifications and ensure they meet client design requirements.
• Understand customer specifications and bid requirements to ensure compliance.
• Prepare bills of materials/conveyor manifests.
• Support Estimating by providing technical information for supplier RFPs.
• Review proposals and designs submitted by suppliers to confirm compliance with RFP, functional design requirements, and customer specifications.
• Participate in preparation of material handling integration solution proposals.
• Document decisions made through the design and bidding process to ease in transitioning project from Pre-contract to Operations team.
• Build expertise in material handling product offerings through working with suppliers, training, and personal efforts.
• Leverage industry knowledge and creativity to compare alternative technologies that optimize the application of different material handling equipment.

Requirements

• BS in a technical discipline (ME, EE, other engineering, or equivalent experience); Experience developing material handling system design solutions for fulfillment, distribution centers, or parcel systems is preferred.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD preferred); working knowledge of manufacturer’s software tools is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to deliver results for quick-turn projects with aggressive deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work well with clients, management, and multidisciplinary development teams.
• Self-motivated performer who can work with minimal supervision and high-level project guidance.

Benefits

• Family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment.
• Competitive salaries and health benefits.
• 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%.
• Participation in Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program.
• Flexibility and autonomy for employees.
• Community outreach projects throughout the year.
• Company events and activities.
• Fun work environment with recreational activities.