Software Solutions Engineer

Who We Are

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service.
We live and breathe automation.
We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind.
KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

The responsibilities of this position include creating logistical software solutions that accommodate customer requests and system solutions, and to prepare technical project documents (Process Description, Development Specifications, Calculation, Project timelines) in close cooperation with our customers, suppliers and internal departments according to the sales process, in order to develop overall business needs that must be incorporated into the proposed layout and is responsible for providing the best overall design solution for customers, meeting all financial and functional criteria and complying with all OSHA codes and safety rules.

• Development of cost and performance optimized software solutions.
• Programming of process, software and systems solutions (Process Description Software) using Process4
  
  Biz BPMN and Technical Description and IT.
• Active coordination and support in the creation of layouts in Vector Works
• Creation of solution descriptions including the solution boundaries, interface specifications, etc.
• Investigate, analyze and make recommendations to management regarding technology improvements, upgrades and modifications.
• Shared responsibility as project member or Software Lead for the developed logistics software solution.
• Creation of Development Orders (ZDR / Dev Ops) and assist in the execution of the changes before and after the implementation.
• Technical support to Sales Department, especially in complex projects.
• Active decision-making in selecting and using software and control com- ponents; clarification and specification (budgeted price request (BPA)) of developments with the functional departments.
• Perform Data Analysis and strategic system development.
• Offer calculation for Software, introduction scenarios and specification of relevant components (Hardware and Software).
• Solid understanding of network infrastructures
• Customer communication, Project Management and presentation On-Site or at the KNAPP headquarters; prepare presentation documents including graphical presentation of project planning results.
• Actively participate and lead PO Workshops
• Excellent knowledge of logistics and understanding of complex procedures in the workflow with our customers
• Documentation of the finalized project documents
• Qualified and experienced contact person for specific project related information
• Provide training and ongoing guidance for new employees
• Lead project teams
• Support strategic developments

• Required degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Required 3+ years intralogistics automation software and process design.
• Preferred 3+ years warehouse operation and automation experience.
• Excellent knowledge of intralogistics; automated storage systems, understanding of complex processes and the work process of our customers
• Preferrable to have knowledge about KNAPP products / systems, their functions and areas of application.
• Strong knowledge of intralogistics/automation software architecture (WMS, WES, WCS, SRC), interface communication, programming, databases and data structures.
• Strong knowledge about inventory strategies commonly deployed in warehousing.
• Knowledge of picking technologies such as automated storage systems,…