The Raymond
Senior
Applications Engineer Raymond Storage Concepts is a leading provider of customized material handling solutions, dedicated to warehouse and fleet optimization. Covering Ohio, Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and West Virginia, Raymond Storage Concepts is an authorized sales and service center for Raymond Corporation, a global leader in materials handling technology, expertise and support. Headquartered in Cincinnati, we service our clients through a network of regional locations, including Columbus and Louisville.
Position Overview Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior
Application Engineer serves in multiple roles as a valuable member of the Systems team. This position will work in many functions of project delivery including detailed design engineering, concept engineering, project execution , integration support, and sales consulting for our automated solutions .
Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Lead s
the solution design for conveyor, sortation, pallet handling, AS/RS, and robotic systems
Specif y system components needed to meet the customer objectives , i.e., the correct type of sortation, conveyance, AS/RS, robots, etc. , based on
throughput requirements, storage capacity needs, material to be handled, etc.
Develop all required mechanical drawings for proposals and projects;
plan view drawings, elevation view drawings, installatio n drawings, throughput models, etc.
Create detailed system proposals, inclusive of preparing cost estimates, soliciting pricing from suppliers and sub-contractors , and generating detailed p roposal document ation
Prepare and support sales presentations, illustrating system design concepts, throughput rates, equipment specifications, etc.
Generate system bill of materials, spare parts lists and orders equipment and services for projects
Continually establishes and maintains relationships with equipment suppliers and sub-contractors to support development of designs, pricing and delivery schedules
Cr eates detailed description of operation documentation, for use by the site operations and maintenance
Act as a mentor, inclusive of leading technical reviews of proposals and projects to ensure quality and accuracy, as well as leading internal training classes
Participate in
visits to customer facilities, as needed to document existing conditions , as well as i dentify opportunities to improve , expand or upgrade systems
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Experience
Minimum 15 years of experience in the material handling industry
Minimum 5 years of experience creating material handling system drawings in AutoCAD or equivalent
Experience with automated sortation technologies (shoe, crossbelt , tilt-tray, MDR transfers)
Experience with AS/RS mechanical design (shuttles, cranes, lifts, racking interfaces, load-handling devices)
Experience with robotics integration (AMRs, robotic picking, palletizing/depalletizing)
Experience with automated pallet-handling equipment (conveyors, transfers, turntables, lifts)
Experience developing complex proposals and cost estimates
Technical Skills
Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or equivalent)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards (ANSI, OSHA, RIA, CEMA, ISO)
Strong understanding of industrial control concepts (PLCs, VFDs, WCS/WMS, HMIs, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet , Modbus)
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings (single-lines, I/O, panel layouts)
Core Competencies
Strong project engineering and cross-functional coordination skills
Ability to act as a subject matter expert for internal teams and customers
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Detail-oriented, process-driven work style
Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
Self-starter who performs well under pressure
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing or warehouse process optimization
Experience with Hytrol conveyors and HyCAD
Experience with rack and storage systems
Benefits
Competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability
Company paid short-term disability insurance
401k retirement plan with company match
Employee Discount Program
Volunteer Time Off
Paid Time Off
Referral Bonus
Fun, competitive & team-oriented company culture
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Applications Engineer Raymond Storage Concepts is a leading provider of customized material handling solutions, dedicated to warehouse and fleet optimization. Covering Ohio, Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and West Virginia, Raymond Storage Concepts is an authorized sales and service center for Raymond Corporation, a global leader in materials handling technology, expertise and support. Headquartered in Cincinnati, we service our clients through a network of regional locations, including Columbus and Louisville.
Position Overview Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior
Application Engineer serves in multiple roles as a valuable member of the Systems team. This position will work in many functions of project delivery including detailed design engineering, concept engineering, project execution , integration support, and sales consulting for our automated solutions .
Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Lead s
the solution design for conveyor, sortation, pallet handling, AS/RS, and robotic systems
Specif y system components needed to meet the customer objectives , i.e., the correct type of sortation, conveyance, AS/RS, robots, etc. , based on
throughput requirements, storage capacity needs, material to be handled, etc.
Develop all required mechanical drawings for proposals and projects;
plan view drawings, elevation view drawings, installatio n drawings, throughput models, etc.
Create detailed system proposals, inclusive of preparing cost estimates, soliciting pricing from suppliers and sub-contractors , and generating detailed p roposal document ation
Prepare and support sales presentations, illustrating system design concepts, throughput rates, equipment specifications, etc.
Generate system bill of materials, spare parts lists and orders equipment and services for projects
Continually establishes and maintains relationships with equipment suppliers and sub-contractors to support development of designs, pricing and delivery schedules
Cr eates detailed description of operation documentation, for use by the site operations and maintenance
Act as a mentor, inclusive of leading technical reviews of proposals and projects to ensure quality and accuracy, as well as leading internal training classes
Participate in
visits to customer facilities, as needed to document existing conditions , as well as i dentify opportunities to improve , expand or upgrade systems
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Experience
Minimum 15 years of experience in the material handling industry
Minimum 5 years of experience creating material handling system drawings in AutoCAD or equivalent
Experience with automated sortation technologies (shoe, crossbelt , tilt-tray, MDR transfers)
Experience with AS/RS mechanical design (shuttles, cranes, lifts, racking interfaces, load-handling devices)
Experience with robotics integration (AMRs, robotic picking, palletizing/depalletizing)
Experience with automated pallet-handling equipment (conveyors, transfers, turntables, lifts)
Experience developing complex proposals and cost estimates
Technical Skills
Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or equivalent)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards (ANSI, OSHA, RIA, CEMA, ISO)
Strong understanding of industrial control concepts (PLCs, VFDs, WCS/WMS, HMIs, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet , Modbus)
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings (single-lines, I/O, panel layouts)
Core Competencies
Strong project engineering and cross-functional coordination skills
Ability to act as a subject matter expert for internal teams and customers
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Detail-oriented, process-driven work style
Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
Self-starter who performs well under pressure
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing or warehouse process optimization
Experience with Hytrol conveyors and HyCAD
Experience with rack and storage systems
Benefits
Competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability
Company paid short-term disability insurance
401k retirement plan with company match
Employee Discount Program
Volunteer Time Off
Paid Time Off
Referral Bonus
Fun, competitive & team-oriented company culture
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