Automated Warehouse Sales Engineer
On-site · Louisville, Kentucky, United States or Lansing, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design and sale of automated warehouse solutions by bridging engineering and business development. Responsibilities include identifying new customer opportunities in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and logistics; presenting automation concepts, ROI analyses, and cost estimates; developing high-level designs for ASRS, AMRs/AGVs, conveyors, sortation, and control layers; validating concepts with simulation tools; supporting RFQ/proposal development; and transitioning awarded projects to engineering and operations. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in warehouse automation or related areas, strong knowledge of material-handling technologies and WCS/WES/WMS, experience with simulation tools and AutoCAD, solid financial modeling skills, excellent communication, and willingness to travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in warehouse automation design, technical estimation, systems engineering, solution sales, or business development
- Strong knowledge of automated material handling technologies including ASRS, AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, sortation systems, and shuttle systems
- Familiarity with warehouse control and execution systems (WCS/WES/WMS)
- Experience with simulation tools such as Emulate3D, SolidWorks, Visual Components, or Siemens Plant Simulation
- Ability to interpret customer requirements, operational data, and facility constraints to create viable automation concepts
- Proficient in AutoCAD or similar layout design software
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills for estimation, ROI analysis, and cost breakdowns
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical solutions to both technical and executive-level audiences
- Willingness to travel as needed for customer meetings, site visits, trade shows, and business development activities
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