Designed Conveyor Systems

As an Applications Engineer, you will specify equipment for material handling designs and collaborate with various teams to turn concepts into functioning designs. You will also review supplier proposals and ensure compliance with customer specifications. | Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in developing material handling system design solutions and be proficient in AutoCAD. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision are essential. | About the Role: As an Applications Engineer at DCS, you will be responsible for specifying the equipment for material handling designs that meets 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’ll appreciate your solutions-oriented approach, your solid technical know-how, your impressive teamwork skills, and the way we can count on you to get things done - and get them done well. 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 in transitioning project from Pre-contract to Operations team. 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. We’re excited about you because… You have 3+ years of experience developing material handling system design solutions for fulfillment, distribution centers, or parcel systems. You’re proficient in AutoCAD software; working knowledge of manufacturer’s software tools (for example, HyCAD, iCAD, Ichor3d, Maestro) is a plus. You have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re able to deliver results for quick-turn projects with aggressive deadlines. You have excellent communication skills and you’re able to work well with clients, management, and multidisciplinary development teams. You’re a self-motivated performer who can 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. About Us: 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 like crazy 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. More reasons to join our team: 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 regards 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.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will detail all aspects of material handling systems and create drawing sets for various stakeholders. You will also participate in engineering meetings and produce detailed mechanical installation drawings. | Candidates should have a BS in a technical discipline and 4-6 years of experience in the distribution and fulfillment space. Proficiency in AutoCAD and excellent communication skills are essential. | About the Team: Operations Engineering at DCS encompasses Project and Mechanical Engineers that perform all engineering activities from receipt of contract through commissioning and close-out of a project. We pride ourselves on creativity, problem-solving, solid engineering techniques, and getting stuff done. About the Role: As a Mechanical Engineer, Distribution and Fulfillment you’ll apply your knowledge of engineering principles and materials to detail all aspects of material handling systems. You will be responsible for creating drawing sets that communicate the design to all stakeholders, including customers during firm engineering, building officials for permitting, and suppliers and subcontractors for their design and installation. You will contribute to a project team and report to an engineering manager. You will periodically take an active role in person when working with customers during design. We’ll appreciate your methodical approach, solid technical know-how, and attention to detail in your work. In this role, you will… Review and apply customer specifications to design Review architectural and other drawings against conveyance design to check for interferences and ensure clearance requirements are met Participate in firm engineering meetings with the customers and suppliers; may lead technical discussion during these meetings Support in person meetings with customers or vendors near the DCS office (Franklin, TN) and occasionally in a customer’s office or job site Produce detailed mechanical installation drawings Create detailed Bills of Material for purchasing equipment Create point load drawings when required Verify calculations, such as horsepower and throughput Work with vendors to review equipment drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with customer requirements Provide technical guidance during detailed design to best industry standards Produce and/or compile installation details, including supplier installation drawings and manuals, for the field Travel to job sites to verify field conditions Report drawing status to the Project Engineer as required maintaining the project schedule Create and maintain CAD files Review and create as-built drawings May occasionally design parts or platforms required for material handling system Provide other required engineering tasks as necessary Work a hybrid office schedule with an average of three days per week in the DCS office (Franklin, TN). We’re excited about you because… You have a BS in a technical discipline (ME, EE, other engineering/CAD) You have 4-6 years of experience with projects in the distribution and fulfillment space You have 4+ years of MHE execution design experience [with a focus on Amazon] You have a solid knowledge of drafting & design standards You excel in collaborative in person environment as well as a remote setting, and are excited to be a part of our local team of experts You’re proficient in AutoCAD & and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite You’re flexible and able to transition between several projects You possess excellent written and spoken communication skills You understand that the details make the big picture work, and like working in the details You’re more excited about the success of your team than your own personal success This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and responsibilities may evolve to support the business and employee experience. About Us: 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 like crazy 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. More reasons to join our team: 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 regards 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.

Provide software support for conveyor and robotics systems by troubleshooting WMS/WES/WCS issues, analyzing logs, collaborating with software teams, and maintaining customer relationships. | 2+ years experience with warehouse management/control/execution systems, strong troubleshooting skills, Linux command line proficiency, knowledge of networking, excellent communication, and ability to work on-call. | About the Role: As a Software Support Engineer, you’ll provide software support for our customers with complex conveyor and robotics systems driven by our in-house and third-party software providers. All in all, you'll be a valuable member of our Customer Service team, supporting our efforts to build lasting relationships and deliver on our promises. We’ll appreciate your WMS/WES/WCS troubleshooting skills and attention to detail while working collaboratively with our customers through our Service Team as you answer support calls, identify and understand software and network issues, review data for root cause analysis, and develop appropriate solutions for a resolution plan of action. Sound like you? Read on. In this role, you will: Be the SME on WMS/WES/WCS. Remote into customers’ business-critical automation systems as part of a Service Desk team. Evaluate downtime issues and degraded systems through: Windows server status Windows services and third-party services statuses Reviewing trace files and event logs Discussing symptoms with users Need to be comfortable in a Linux environment Proficient on the command line Able to view and potentially modify Linux system config files Familiar with log files and techniques to parse to find and extract critical data from logs. Need to have knowledge of modern software architecture, applications, databases, and cloud services. Work closely with our internal Software team in the role of Software QA and Implementation to gain the experience and knowledge as an SME. Need to have knowledge of computer networks (TCP/IP) in the context of application troubleshooting. Provide clarity to customers as issues arise. Document troubleshooting for failure mode analysis. Serve as a primary contact for select customer sites after project implementation, visiting the client to build and maintain positive relationships. Effectively communicate with customers to provide information about specific products or services. Maintain and organize records of customer interactions and feedback as well as records of project warranties, main contacts for support, and issue warranty/service discontinuance orders. Keep system information current with changes and updates, including relevant software and equipment. Follow up with customers, referring unresolved complaints to designated departments, then ensuring the appropriate changes were made and the customer issue was resolved. We’re Excited About You Because: You may have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or relevant experience. You have 2 or more years of related experience, preferably with a warehouse management system (WMS), warehouse control system (WCS), and warehouse execution system. You are familiar with warehouse distribution and fulfillment centers. You are a patient person with strong troubleshooting ability. You can clearly communicate, both verbally and written, in order to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise. You are able to be on call as part of a rotational 24/7 team, meeting 15-minute response time while on call. You possess excellent customer service skills, collaborating with a cross functional team to provide quality customer service. You effectively manage competing priorities, ensuring that customer and project needs are met in a timely manner. This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and responsibilities may evolve to support the business and employee experience. About Us: 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 like crazy 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. More reasons to join our team: 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 regards 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.