Systems Engineer

About the Role:  

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll apply material handling systems layout expertise to our customers’ processing goals and desired processing solutions. You’ll develop material handling equipment layouts, turning concepts into functioning designs that meet our clients’ processing enhancements objectives. You'll be a valuable member of our Sales and Pre-Contract team, supporting our efforts to build lasting relationships with existing and prospective clients. We’ll appreciate your creative, solutions-oriented approach, your solid technical know-how in things like mechanical design, conveyor controls, and warehouse operations, your impressive teamwork skills, and the way we can count on you to get things done - and get them done well. Sound like you? Read on.  

In this role, you will: 

• Lead the development of material handling concepts 

• Detail material handling concepts into functional layouts 

• Apply equipment types that maximize the utility of the equipment and match the desired output 

• Determine throughput capabilities and right-size equipment applications 

• Support the development equipment lists and equipment pricing 

• Compare layout designs to determine the best overall approach 

• Deliver findings to intercompany groups 

• Work with intercompany groups to support proposal development 

• Work with intercompany groups to further develop proposals into execution 

We’re Excited About You Because:  

• You have 10+ years of Material Handling system design experience  

• You have a Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred)  

• You have expertise in AutoDesk/AutoCAD drafting software   

• You’re experienced with material handling equipment OEMs software drawing packages  

• You have extensive knowledge about a wide range of handling equipment  

• You have experience working with system simulation 

• You have extensive experience leading system pricing estimation

• You have experience at all phases of the project lifecycle from concepting through implementation

• You’re a creative problem solver with a capacity to imagine 

• You have extensive experience leading design/sales presentations

• You work hard, you work well with others, and you’ve got a positive attitude 

This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and responsibilities may evolve to support the business and employee experience.

About Us: 

Conveyor may be in our name, but it’s only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982 and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don’t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together. It’s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results.  

And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work like crazy to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business- from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community.  

More reasons to join our team:  

• We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment  

• We offer competitive salaries and health benefits  

• Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%  

• Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program  

• We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy  

• We do community outreach projects throughout the year  

• We know how to throw company events  

• We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone? 

Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.