Systems Engineer

Company: Dematic Corporation Location: MI - Grand Rapids Req ID: 45592 Position Title: Systems Engineer Experience Level: Mid Level Education Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience Travel Required: Yes Company Description:Dematic Corp. is one of the world's leading suppliers of automation solutions. Beginning with our rich history as Rapistan, from gravity conveyors to automated, modular conveyor and sortation solutions, Dematic offers a full range of engineered and highly configurable system solutions that optimize warehousing and distribution operations. With Dematic, companies can reduce distribution costs, maximize overall logistics efficiencies, and increase the operation speed of their supply chain.The company's portfolio of solutions reflects the expertise Dematic has gained worldwide over many years in supplying companies of all sizes in the wholesale, retail trade and mail - order, in the food and beverage industry, in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries as well as in the manufacturing and automotive industries.Dematic is a global company with operations in 22 countries around the world. The North American headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Dematic is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. Job Description:Dematic has an immediate need for a Systems Engineer III within the estimating group. The business title will be Mechanical/Controls Estimating Engineer. The successful candidate should have demonstrated success in the material handling industry in the field of engineering with strong knowledge of both Mechanical design and Controls Systems Design. This position will require knowledge of ACAD/ELM, PLC's and extensive Dematic conveyor products knowledge with application experience. This candidate should also have experience dealing with vendors and suppliers and creating RFP's.Job Family Responsibilities: Completes the design of complex systems that integrate hardware and software. Completes complex material specification, schematic preparation and appropriate follow-up. Completes recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction. Performs complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design. Key Responsibilities: Performs full range of standard work for the professional field. Refers complex, unusual problems to others. Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal with most situations.Education: Typically BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree. Certification may be required in some areas.Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments. Successfully applies complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization. Demonstrates knowledge of organizations business practices and issues. Typically 5-8 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above. Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicableDirection of Others: Provide general guidance or train support and/or professional staff.Key Working Relationships: Primarily intra-organizational contacts and external contacts..Additional Information:Travel Percentage: 30%