Senior Solutions Design Engineer

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Step into a Senior Engineering role where you’ll shape the future of Data Center Solutions. As the Solutions Engineer, you’ll lead solution design, data center operational planning, cloud-integrated systems support, and large-scale process optimization initiatives across a global network. This role blends engineering design, supply chain optimization, technical system implementation, cloud-based analytics, and 3rd-party logistics (3PL) program leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in SAP EWM, solution design, cloud technologies, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional project management.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

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• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), develop client-tailored solutions for data center logistics, and present for approval to business unit executives and clients.
• Develop end-to-end operational solutions for inventory management, material flow, data integration, and site-level process optimization.
• Partner with Business Development, Account Management, Launch, and Operations teams to develop and implement solutions for new and existing business; support Sales through proposals, presentations, and customer discussions.
• Design scalable data pipelines, model training environments, and inference infrastructure optimized for performance and cost.
• Recommend capital equipment purchases or leases (e.g., forklifts, tooling, lift assists, generators, compressed air systems, racking, sweepers/scrubbers, compactors) for project needs.
• Develop solution concepts for customer proposals—including process flow diagrams, KPIs, and facility layouts—in collaboration with the Engineering team.
• Initiate pricing by engaging Finance/Controllers early to validate financial models, ROI, and customer-specific pricing structures.
• Lead planning and deployment of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) within data center environments, including system readiness, hypercare, training, and documentation.
• Design and refine data-center material flows, inventory processes, and operational control mechanisms.
• Integrate cloud-based platforms (Big Query, cloud data pipelines, automation tools) to improve visibility, reporting, and scalability.
• Analyze customer RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs to identify solution requirements and solution development needs.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, cloud infrastructure, and operations teams to implement advanced technologies—including machine learning and cloud analytics—to improve throughput, reliability, and cycle time.
• Develop continuous improvement frameworks using Lean, Six Sigma, cloud analytics, and advanced data modeling.
• Implement workflow enhancements and cloud-based automation tools to accelerate decision-making and improve performance.
• Clarify and resolve complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components, determining root causes, and redesigning internal and external business processes.
• Travel domestically 25% of the time, and occasionally internationally, to conduct customer site surveys and develop value propositions.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (PhD preferred).
• 5–10 years of experience conceptualizing, designing, and implementing scalable logistics, data center, and cloud-integrated solutions.
• 5+ years of related experience working in a 3PL (Third-party Logistics) distribution or logistics environment.
• Comprhensive understanding of cloud platforms and data center logistics.
• Experience managing multiple RFPs across sectors (data center, tech, auto, consumer, retail, healthcare).
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance in AI and data systems.
• Exposure to automation systems (sortation, AGVs, AMRs, Auto Store, conveyors, goods-to-person) is a plus.
• Ability to travel an average of 25% of the time as needed, both domestically and internationally.

• Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles.
• Base wage may vary from the target range and is determined by experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.
• Competitive pay ranges are reviewed regularly to ensure fairness based on industry market data.

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.