Systems Integration Manager (Warehouse Automation)

Nottingham

5 months ago

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Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a leading manufacturer and integrator of Warehouse Automation products looking to bring on a Systems Integration Engineer to work on projects across the UK. With a competitive base salary and overall package, this is a great opportunity for an individual with a strong, technical background in Warehouse Automation and an understanding or software.

Responsibilities

Ensuring that the business’ designs for automated solutions are achievable and fit the customer’s requirements
Working closely with the sales and design teams during the sales phase of the process to ensure the validity of the projects
Providing technical advice on projects and supporting the development of solutions whilst assisting in balancing risk mitigation and competitiveness
Advising project and design teams on any design modifications that are required on projects from mechanical designs to WMS functionality
Supporting the project management team throughout the full life-cycle of the projects
Assisting with on-site testing/commissioning and client management Requirements

Our client is ideally looking for an individual with experience on engineering management within an automated solutions design role. It is also essential that you have a basic understanding of software used within automation and have good commercial acumen. In terms of location, you must be based within commutable distance on the office in Nottingham as there will be an expectation to attend the office. You must hold a full UK driver’s license as there will be an expectation to travel to customer sites around the country on a regular basis.

Benefits

Competitive base salary (up to £60k depending on experience)
25 days holiday
Hybrid working
Pension schemeThe Company

Our client are a manufacturer and integrator of a wide range of Warehouse Automation equipment and software solutions. They provide robotics solutions, storage/retrieval systems, picking systems and many other products that increase the efficiency of the warehouse. Having been operating for 25+ years, they are able to offer a complete solution to their customer base through from to design to implementation. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to develop their team further

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