Solutions Architect

As a member of the technical staff, the Solutions Architectis responsible for the development ofcutting edge complete robotic solutions forlogistics and e-commerce applications. This position requires empathy for the customer as the engineer will travel to client facilities to understand client application requirements and technical constraints. 

Essential Functions 

• Responsible for the development of automation solutions that promote implementation of Plus One product offeringin support of strategic growth applications within thelogistics industry. 

• Manage activities that take place during solution ideation, design, and communication phases. 

• Work with the internal sales team toidentify and assess the value and feasibility of potential applications including site travel asrequired. 
• Participate in system-level design activities including layout, simulation development, and integration with customer systems. 
• Communicate application functional requirements and proposed methods to both internal and external partner project execution teams. 
• Support pre-sales activities including proof-of-concept scoping, demonstrations, and technical Q&A with prospective customers. 
• Continually research current and emerging automation technologies and propose implementation into Plus Onesolutions whenbeneficial. 

• Perform site surveys and gather technical information to create a fully definedPlusOne product configuration for handoff to Operations for ordering purposes 

• Contribute technical content to project proposals. 

• Design/optimize automateddemonstration cells/systems. 

• Resolve technical problems as they arise and act as the technical bridge between sales and engineering 

• Provide mechanical consultation in client-facing meetings (identify issues that will affect installation) 

• Recommend accessories which are best suited forPlusOne products (i.e. be able to specifylighting ora compressor) 

• Engineersite-specific fitment designs 
• Work with Installerstocommunicate Plus One productdetails
  from solid models (conveyor heights,widths,etc),answer specific questions, bring up concerns, warn and guide on things to look out for related to infeed/outfeed, reject paths, fencing, upstream/downstream signals/interfacing 

Required Education and Experience 

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or 5+ years' relevant work experience. 

Preferred Education and Experience 

Experience with any of the following:
 

• Creation/invention ofsystems architecture forautomated equipment 

• Solidworks + PDM, AutoCAD, Visual Components, CADimportation and manipulation 

• Logistics/supply chain automation industry 

• Business development/customer relations 

• Ability to read/review mechanical, electrical, and system-level schematics/diagrams 

• System cost estimation and resource planning 

• Equipment setup,
  configuration, commissioning:
  Industrial robot, peripherals, safety devices 
• Certifications such as:PE,PMP, Six Sigma,
  Agile 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

Full time,40 hours/week betweenM-F,
9:00am-6:00pm

Travel 

Intermittent overnight travel,as needed to support sales activities. International travel will require a valid passport. 

Work Authorization 

Must be able to show documentation that shows authorization to legally work in the U.S. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.