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KNAPP North America · 2 days ago

Senior Systems Engineer

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

KNAPP North America is a global leader in providing intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating logistics processes. The Senior Systems Engineer will work closely with Systems Engineering, Sales, and clients to develop innovative intralogistics solutions that meet financial and functional criteria while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Industrial Automation

Responsibilities

Analyze customer needs to develop a feasible distribution /warehousing solution

Estimate system cost

Complete assigned projects in a timely manner

Read all project related materials needed for assignment

Comply with throughput requirements

Generate system calculations

Create CAD drawings, preferably in VectorWorks

Establish possible alternatives for design

Attend meetings and write meeting minutes

Provide guidance and mentorship to the Junior Systems Engineers as well as general support to the rest of the team

Support other departments like Sales, Customer Service, and R&D

Communicate with customers and 3 rd party vendors

Use transmittals for all correspondence

Comply with filing rules

Maintain and update project folders

Improve organization and administration processes

Other duties, as required

Qualification

Systems Design EngineeringWarehousing Logistics KnowledgeAdvanced MS OfficeCAD Software ProficiencyMathematical SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsGermanCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsDetail Oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required

Minimum 5 years' experience in Sales, Solutions, or Systems Design Engineering

Excellent communication skills, collaboration skills, and high level of competence in managing spreadsheet analysis

Knowledge of warehousing/distribution logistics concepts and layout - able to decipher and understand

Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and Drawing/design software (Autocad, Vectorworks, Solidworks, etc)

Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills

Good knowledge of high technology solutions/systems, familiar with market technologies, Detailed oriented

Authorization to work in the U.S

Passport or ability to obtain a passport

Professional office etiquette is required at all times

Physical requirements may include: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm's length, and lifting up to 50 pounds

Preferred

R Studio is a plus but not required

Proficiency in German is plus but not required

Benefits

Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!

401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Profit Sharing

Paid Parental Leave

Subsidized Daycare

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Subsidized food delivery

Monthly celebrations

Quarterly employee events

Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering