Applications Engineer

About the Role:

As an Applications Engineer at DCS, you will be responsible for specifying the equipment for material handling designs that meets a client’s needs. In this position, you will use your knowledge and experience in material handling to turn a concept into a working system by collaborating with Sales, Systems Engineers, Estimators, and project teams. You will report to the Applications Engineering Manager but may also lead a team on individual opportunities. We’ll appreciate your solutions-oriented approach, your solid technical know-how, your impressive teamwork skills, and the way we can count on you to get things done - and get them done well.

In this role, you will…

• Turn concepts into functioning designs that meet our clients’ objectives using a variety of design software.

• Work closely with suppliers to understand their products’ specifications and ensure they meet client design requirements.

• Understand customer specifications and bid requirements to ensure compliance.

• Prepare bills of materials/conveyor manifests.

• Support Estimating by providing technical information for supplier RFPs.

• Review proposals and designs submitted by suppliers to confirm compliance with RFP, functional design requirements, and customer specifications.

• Participate in preparation of material handling integration solution proposals. 

• Document decisions made through the design and bidding process to ease in transitioning project from Pre-contract to Operations team.

• Build expertise in material handling product offerings through working with suppliers, training, and personal efforts.

• Leverage industry knowledge and creativity to compare alternative technologies that optimize the application of different material handling equipment, controls, conveyors, staging/storage, sorting equipment, etc. to meet specific operational requirements. 

• Provide equipment functionality and capability reports to the Sales team and assist them as a technical liaison.

We’re excited about you because…

• You have 3+ years of experience developing material handling system design solutions for fulfillment, distribution centers, or parcel systems.

• You’re proficient in AutoCAD software; working knowledge of manufacturer’s software tools (for example, HyCAD, iCAD, Ichor3d, Maestro) is a plus.

• You have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• You’re able to deliver results for quick-turn projects with aggressive deadlines.

• You have excellent communication skills and you’re able to work well with clients, management, and multidisciplinary development teams.

• You’re a self-motivated performer who can work with minimal supervision and high-level project guidance.

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.