Systems Engineer, Distribution and Fulfillment

DCS - Designed Conveyor Systems

Systems Engineer applying expertise in automated systems to develop solutions for client objectives. Collaborating with sales and contract teams to deliver effective material handling designs and support.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of automated material handling concept solutions
Detail material handling concepts into functional layouts
Apply equipment types that maximize the utility of the equipment and match the desired output
Develop automation alternatives for the Tier 1 systems and provide Customer Pros and Cons to support our final recommendation
Determine throughput capabilities and right-size equipment applications
Support the development of equipment lists and equipment pricing
Compare layout designs to determine the best overall approach
Deliver findings to intercompany groups and the Customer
Provide technical Sales assistance in support of converting the concept solution into an integration project.
Work with intercompany groups to support proposal development
Work with intercompany groups to further develop proposals into execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 automated material handling equipment
You know how to work within Microsoft Suite
You work well under pressure and with urgency
You have some 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 possess good written and verbal communication skills. You can demonstrate how to deliver and defend the solution to the Customer leading to a implementation opportunity
You have extensive experience supporting design/sales presentations
You’re a creative problem solver with a capacity to imagine
You work hard, you work well with others, and you’ve got a positive attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

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?

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Hard Skills & Tools

material handling system designautomation alternatives developmentthroughput capabilities determinationequipment pricing estimationsystem simulationproject lifecycle managementfunctional layout designtechnical sales assistanceequipment application right-sizingmaterial handling equipment knowledge

Soft Skills

communication skillsproblem solvingteam collaborationwork under pressurecreativityurgencypositive attitudepresentation skillscustomer engagementdefense of solutions

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering