Job Summary
The Application Engineer III will work closely with the Sales & Marketing, Engineering, and Project
teams to develop innovative and cost-effective automated material handling solutions based on customer requirements.
The role involves developing pre-sales concepts, system layouts, equipment applications, and technical
proposals for warehouse automation projects. The successful candidate should have a strong
understanding of automated material handling technologies and demonstrate a willingness to learn and
adapt to evolving technologies.
This position provides an opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies, including conveyors,
sortation systems, ASRS, robotics, AMRs/AGVs, and other warehouse automation solutions. The
Application Engineer will have a high level of responsibility and autonomy in developing technical
solutions and supporting the sales process.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop pre-sales material handling system concepts and equipment layouts based on
RFQs, customer requirements, and project specifications.
- Prepare detailed 2D and 3D AutoCAD layouts for automated material handling systems.
- Design and select appropriate equipment and components to meet customer requirements,
performance targets, and applicable design standards.
- Develop conveyor, sorter, ASRS, and other automation system layouts for both unit-load and
pallet-handling applications.
- Prepare technical inputs, equipment specifications, system concepts, and supporting
documentation for customer proposals.
- Work closely with the Sales & Marketing team to develop technically sound and commercially
viable solutions.
- Participate in internal and external design and customer review meetings, presenting concepts
and technical solutions clearly and effectively.
- Provide technical support to the sales team during customer discussions, solution development,
and proposal preparation.
- Coordinate with senior application/design engineers and the US/global engineering teams to
develop and review system solutions.
- Review RFQs, customer layouts, specifications, and other technical documents to identify
requirements, assumptions, and design constraints.
- Support equipment sizing, throughput calculations, capacity analysis, and preliminary system
performance assessments.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends in warehouse automation and
material handling.
- Visit customer sites across India, when required, to understand operational requirements, assess
existing systems, and gather information for solution development.
- Ensure application designs are technically accurate, practical, and aligned with customer
requirements and company standards.
- Maintain proper documentation, drawing revisions, and project-related technical records.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary and geographically distributed team.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in automated material handling, warehouse automation, or a
similar industry.
- Strong experience in developing material handling system and equipment layout drawings.
- Hands-on experience with unit-handling and pallet-handling conveyor systems.
- Good knowledge of conveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, and warehouse automation
technologies.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD 2D; working knowledge of AutoCAD 3D is preferred.
- Ability to quickly learn and work with customized CAD/design software.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with the ability to apply them to equipment design
and system applications.
- Understanding of conveyor equipment, layouts, interfaces, and material flow.
- Ability to interpret customer requirements and convert them into practical engineering solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Good understanding of warehouse automation concepts, system throughput, capacity, and
equipment selection.
- Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prepare and present technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and international
teams.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Behavioral Competencies
- Proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and automation solutions.
- Comfortable taking ownership and making engineering decisions within defined guidelines.
- Strong customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Professional approach to meetings, communication, and commitments.
- Willingness to travel to customer and project sites as required.
