About this opportunity
Plus One Robotics lists this Solutions Architect opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As a member of the technical staff, the Solutions Architect is responsible for the development of cutting edge complete robotic solutions for logistics and e-commerce applications. This position requires empathy for the customer as the engineer will travel to client facilities to understand client application requirements and technical constraints.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the development of automation solutions that promote implementation of Plus One product offering in support of strategic growth applications within the logistics industry.
Manage activities that take place during solution ideation, design, and communication phases.
Work with the internal sales team to identify and assess the value and feasibility of potential applications including site travel as required.
Participate in system-level design activities including layout, simulation development, and integration with customer systems.
Identify, communicate, and mitigate technical risk associated with new automation solutions.
Communicate application functional requirements and proposed methods to both internal and external partner project execution teams.
Support pre-sales activities including proof-of-concept scoping, demonstrations, and technical Q&A with prospective customers.
Assess existing Plus One product offering and work with other technical staff to document and share user stories to better meet market demands.
Continually research current and emerging automation technologies and propose implementation into Plus One solutions when beneficial.
Perform site surveys and gather technical information to create a fully defined Plus One product configuration for handoff to Operations for ordering purposes
Contribute technical content to project proposals.
Resolve technical problems as they arise and act as the technical bridge between sales and engineering
Provide mechanical consultation in client-facing meetings (identify issues that will affect installation)
Recommend accessories which are best suited for PlusOne products (i.e. be able to specify lighting or a compressor)
Work with Installers to communicate Plus One product details from solid models (conveyor heights, widths, etc), answer specific questions, bring up concerns, warn and guide on things to look out for related to infeed/outfeed, reject paths, fencing, upstream/downstream signals/interfacing
Re-iterate and clarify technical documentation provided to installers/integrators
Import Integrator CAD flies to verify fitment and find errors or other challenges
Create custom mechanical solutions to bridge gaps
Create and print 3D prototype designs
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or 5+ years' relevant work experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience with any of the following:
Creation/invention of systems architecture for automated equipment
Solidworks + PDM, AutoCAD, Visual Components, CAD importation and manipulation
Logistics/supply chain automation industry
Ability to read/review mechanical, electrical, and system-level schematics/diagrams
System cost estimation and resource planning
Equipment setup, configuration, commissioning: Industrial robot, peripherals, safety devices
Certifications such as: PE, PMP, Six Sigma, Agile
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full time, 40 hours/week between M-F, 9:00am-6:00pmTravel
Intermittent overnight travel, as needed to support sales activities. International travel will require a valid passport.
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Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
Who can apply
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