Ssi Schaefer Group

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Applications Engineer - Hybrid (Charlotte, NC or Remote - US)

Charlotte, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1162

Become part of our success story!

A leading global solution provider for all sectors of intralogistics – that is us: SSI SCHAEFER. What we also are: A family business that invests in the expertise, passion, and talents of its employees.

As one of the largest providers, we help our customers increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes using innovative technologies and software. From fully automated warehouses with customized service and maintenance packages to manual and semi-automatic systems, we offer cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source. Moreover, we are now a leading provider of software for internal material flow.

SSI SCHAEFER: 8,600 people that work in 80 operating companies and 7 production sites worldwide and impress customers from all sectors with customized intralogistics solutions.

We're a team here at SSI SCHAEFER, and we know that it takes all of us to get the job done. We've won Best Places to Work several years in a row and offer competitive benefits like 401K/matching, a great PTO package, and because we want our teams to be healthy, we provide generous medical benefits. We also want you to be successful here. How do we do it? We put our employees and customers first, and we've got a great DNA culture here at SSI SCHAEFER—it's that simple.

We're also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. If you are also looking for an attractive employer to work with, then simply get to know us.

As an Applications Engineer, you will support the sales team by developing innovative warehouse automation and intralogistics solutions that meet customer needs. In this role, you'll combine engineering expertise, analytical thinking, and collaboration to create system concepts, technical documentation, and proposals that drive successful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop material flow diagrams, process flow charts, and system layouts using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Prepare equipment and service cost estimates and develop technical proposals, including system requirements and scope of supply.
• Apply knowledge of distribution processes and automation technologies to design effective customer solutions.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams while representing SSI SCHÄFER's core values of Modesty, Trust, Professionalism, Respect, Collegiality, Result Orientation, and Reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in warehouse automation, material handling, or intralogistics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Ability to travel approximately 10–20%, including occasional international travel and training in Europe. Must be able to obtain a passport if required.

No Sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.