Applications Engineer

About the Role

As an Applications Engineer at DCS, you will be responsible for specifying the equipment for material handling designs that meet a client's needs. In this position, you will use your knowledge and experience in material handling to turn a concept into a working system by collaborating with Sales, Systems Engineers, Estimators, and project teams. You will report to the Applications Engineering Manager but may also lead a team on individual opportunities.

We value a solutions-oriented approach, solid technical know-how, teamwork, and reliability.

In this role, you will…

• Turn concepts into functioning designs that meet our clients  objectives using a variety of design software.
• Work closely with suppliers to understand their products  specifications and ensure they meet client design requirements.
• Understand customer specifications and bid requirements to ensure compliance.
• Prepare bills of materials/conveyor manifests.
• Support Estimating by providing technical information for supplier RFPs.
• Review proposals and designs submitted by suppliers to confirm compliance with RFP, functional design requirements, and customer specifications.
• Participate in preparation of material handling integration solution proposals.
• Document decisions made through the design and bidding process to ease the transition from Pre-contract to Operations teams.
• Build expertise in material handling product offerings through working with suppliers, training, and personal efforts.
• Leverage industry knowledge and creativity to compare alternative technologies that optimize the application of different material handling equipment, controls, conveyors, staging/storage, sorting equipment, etc. to meet specific operational requirements.
• Provide equipment functionality and capability reports to the Sales team and assist them as a technical liaison.

• You have 3+ years of experience developing material handling system design solutions for fulfillment, distribution centers, or parcel systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software; working knowledge of manufacturer tools (e.g., HyCAD, iCAD, Ichor3d, Maestro) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to deliver results for quick-turn projects with aggressive deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with clients, management, and multidisciplinary development teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision and high-level project guidance.

This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and responsibilities may evolve to support the business and employee experience.

Conveyor may be in our name, but it's only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982 and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together.

It s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results.

And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business—from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community.

• 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?

Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.