Dematic · 16 hours ago
Solution Design Project Engineer
Grand Rapids, MI
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$83K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expDematic is hiring a motivated Solution Development Project Engineer to develop large-scale material handling systems. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, collaborate closely with customers and bring industry leading solutions to the market!
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Review customer and sales requirements; collaborate with key partners to develop executable system concepts
Lead team members to build 3D models and proposal drawings, driving the design to concept freeze
Generate material lists and clear scope‑of‑work summaries
Issue quote requests and validate vendor proposals
Identify and apply standard subsystems and modules
Identify and assess project risks to mitigate financial, technical, and schedule risk
Set priorities and develop strong cross‑departmental collaboration
Lead technical and pricing reviews for assigned projects
Own all engineering activities and deliverables throughout the project quotation phase
Apply value‑engineering principles to improve system performance or reduce cost when required
Ensure smooth project turnover to execution teams, providing scope clarification as needed
Provide accountability for all technical, cost, and contractual aspects of assigned projects; serve as a key liaison for internal teams and vendors
Produce and maintain appropriate documentation for estimating deliverables
Fully interpret, evaluate and respond to customer RFPs and specifications
Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and align with SDNA processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in material handling, automation, or complex system engineering
Background in one or more of the following: Construction Estimating, Project Management, Mechatronics, Systems, Controls, Application, or Industrial Engineering
Strong leadership of cross‑disciplinary teams with excellent communication skills
Solid understanding of mechanical systems, controls architecture, and operational workflows
Proven problem‑solving ability with a focus on risk, cost, and value optimization
Conveyor and sortation systems (case, pallet, linear/crossbelt) experience
Bulk handling, ASRS/unit load systems, monorail, and structural systems
PLC controls, WMS/WCS software, simulation, and modeling tools
Up to 10% travel. Additional travel may be required during the first 6–12 months for training
Benefits
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
Company
Dematic
Dematic designs, builds, and supports intelligent automated solutions empowering and sustaining the future of commerce for its customers in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Hasan Dandashly
President & CEO
Michael Larsson
EVP and CEO Americas Region
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