Solutions Design Engineer - Material Handling & Warehouse Automation at Exotec

Exotec designs and delivers advanced automation solutions that help global brands optimize warehouse performance while supporting warehouse teams across every level. Our organization combines elegant mechanical design, resilient software and a deep understanding of logistics operations to solve our clients' most complex challenges.

Joining Exotec means contributing to an international company where people and purpose guide the way we work. Our teams collaborate with clarity, challenge ideas and share a collective commitment to engineering solutions that matter. We value the diversity of more than 1,000 ExoPeople who bring their expertise, perspective and experience to our shared vision.

Here your work has a visible impact, from the way we work to the reliability we commit to deliver. You will join a place where collaboration, excellence, and meaningful impact guide how we build what comes next.

What You'll Do

As a Solutions Design Engineer, you will help clients solve complex warehouse and order fulfillment challenges through automation, robotics, software, and material handling systems. Working closely with Sales, Business Development, Deployment Engineering, and Project Delivery teams, you will design scalable solutions that improve throughput, storage density, labor efficiency, and operational performance across distribution and fulfillment operations.

• Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to evaluate opportunities and develop solution strategies.

• Lead client discovery activities, including site visits, operational assessments, workshops, and requirements gathering sessions.
• Analyze warehouse and fulfillment data to identify automation opportunities and operational improvements.
• Design end-to-end solutions incorporating robotics, storage systems, conveyors, sortation equipment, software, and other material handling technologies.
• Develop system layouts, technical concepts, and solution proposals aligned with client business objectives.
• Create and deliver customer presentations that clearly communicate both technical solutions and operational value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate, refine, and deliver innovative warehouse automation solutions.
• Support projects throughout the sales cycle, from qualification and solution development through contract award and project handover.
• Prepare technical documentation and handover packages to support successful project execution.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices across warehouse automation, intralogistics, material handling, and order fulfillment operations.

Requirements

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders to help us build a truly inclusive environment. If you don't meet every requirement listed below, don't worry, your skills and experiences may still make you a great fit!

• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse automation, material handling, intralogistics, fulfillment operations, systems integration, or a related solutions engineering environment.
• Experience working with distribution centers, fulfillment centers, warehouse operations, or material handling systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related technical field.
• Experience creating technical concepts, facility layouts, or solution designs using AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and commercial teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to support customer engagements and site visits.
• Nice to have: Ability to analyze operational data and translate customer requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions using SQL, Python, and/or AI tools.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous vacation and time-off policy.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
• Continuous opportunities for training, development, and career growth within a rapidly growing international company.
• Opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex warehouse automation projects in North America.
• Exposure to Fortune 500 and global enterprise customers.
• Opportunity to collaborate with teams across North America and Europe.
• Beautiful, new office space in Midtown Atlanta.