Senior Systems Engineer

Who We Are

At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap!), we “Make Complexity Simple” by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We are the customer’s value tech chain partner, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.

We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Join us and see how you can help change the world! For more information, visit www.knapp.com. .

What You Get To Do

The Senior Systems Engineer works closely with Systems Engineering, Sales, and prospective clients to develop market leading intralogistics solutions. Solutions must meet financial and functional criteria and comply with codes and safety regulations (OSHA, NEC, NFPA, etc.).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Analyze customer needs to develop a feasible distribution /warehousing solution
• Estimate system cost
• Complete assigned projects in a timely manner
• Read all project related materials needed for assignment
• Comply with throughput requirements
• Generate system calculations
• Create CAD drawings, preferably in VectorWorks
• Establish possible alternatives for design
• Attend meetings and write meeting minutes
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the Junior Systems Engineers as well as general support to the rest of the team.
• Support other departments like Sales, Customer Service, and R&D
• Communicate with customers and 3 rd party vendors
• Use transmittals for all correspondence
• Comply with filing rules
• Maintain and update project folders
• Improve organization and administration processes
• Other duties, as required
  
  

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Sales, Solutions, or Systems Design Engineering
• Excellent communication skills, collaboration skills, and high level of competence in managing spreadsheet analysis.
• Knowledge of warehousing/distribution logistics concepts and layout - able to decipher and understand.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, World, Access, PowerPoint) and Drawing/design software (Autocad, Vectorworks, Solidworks, etc), R Studio is a plus but not required
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of high technology solutions/systems, familiar with market technologies, Detailed oriented
• Proficiency in German is plus but not required.
  
  

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Overtime as required by work
• Occasional travel may be required, up to 30%
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Passport or ability to obtain a passport
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• Physical requirements may include: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  
  

What You Will Get

• 2 remote days per week
• Half day Fridays
• A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
  
  

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”