Job Application - Han Tek Inc

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Senior Solutions Engineer

Summary of Responsibilities

We start by having the right people in-house.  To that we add strategic partners who are industry leaders in automation technology.  By bringing everything together, we’re able to consistently integrate ingenious customized solutions that solve the toughest materials handling challenges.  The Senior Solutions Engineer contributes to this by completing the mechanical build of projects, including installation and coordination with the project team.

Essential Duties

The Senior Solutions Engineer plays a vital role in the ongoing success of Han-Tek.  Additional duties may be assigned to meet business needs.  The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include:


§  Leads system solution concepting analysis and design efforts 

§  Performs on-site analysis for data gathering prior to design

§  Performs required data analysis to understand customer business requirements to build concept designs

§  Develops scope of work and concept documentation for internal and external project team members

§  Effectively delegates work to mechanical, controls, and software engineers as needed to support study, estimating, and proposal generation efforts

§  Interfaces with customer engineering and end-user contacts during project concept design and analysis phase

§  Designs automated systems using SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD when required

§  Designs automated material handling equipment layouts using AutoCAD

§  Develops proposals and presentations with sales and engineering team for presentation to customers.

§  Travels to site to support field efforts (25-35% travel required)

§  Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and occasionally lift 25 lbs.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

Based on the responsibilities of this position, the Senior Solutions Engineer is required to have the following qualifications:


§  10+ years in design of automated material handling systems and robotic handling systems

§  BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience

§  Strong understanding of mechanical design practices for automated systems, conveyor systems, robotic systems, pneumatic systems, and end-of-arm tooling

§  Strong understanding of controls and software engineering concepts and practices as they relate to the control and function of automated systems

§  Strong proficiency in concept design engineering for customized automation and tooling

§  Strong proficiency in general mechanical design using AutoCAD

§  Proficient in production and manufacturing data analysis and reporting results using industry standard tools

§  Knowledgeable on industry standards and safety standards for automated systems

§  Knowledgeable in the design of automated systems using Fanuc robots

§  ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa Robot system design

§  Robot programming experience is a plus

§  Material handling and AS/RS system design is a plus

Physical and Environmental

The Senior Solutions Engineer is located primarily in an office environment but may experience other conditions while on-site at a customer’s location on a regular basis.  Physical requirements include:


§  Moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds)

§  Use of potentially hazardous machinery

§  Use of power tools

§  Exposure to fumes from painting supplies and other chemicals used throughout production and installation

§  Exposure to loud noise

§  Proper safety equipment must be worn including:

o   Safety glasses

o   Steel-toed boots

o   Customer locations may require additional safety equipment to be used

§  Awareness of potential hazards, such as nearby machinery, while in the shop or at a customer location


Han-Tek is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristics.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran