Solutions Designer

Location: Toronto, Canada

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Senior Operations Manager / CEO

Role Overview

A leading player in warehouse automation is seeking a Solutions Designer to join its growing engineering team in North America. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical insight, a passion for automation, and the ability to translate customer needs into innovative system designs. You'll be responsible for designing racking and shuttle-based systems for high-value projects across the continent.

Key Responsibilities

• Design tailored warehouse automation solutions including racking, mini-load, and shuttle systems for clients across North America.
• Analyze project requirements and collaborate with the operations team to create functional, cost-effective solutions for both integrators and end-users.
• Develop CAD drawings, system layouts, and technical documentation as needed.
• Support pre-sales engineering efforts and participate in client discussions to refine project scopes.
• Work on projects ranging from $1M to $15M in value.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites for meetings or project evaluations.
• Report directly to senior leadership with regular project updates.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar design or engineering role within warehouse automation or material handling.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical, industrial, or related).
• Background: Hands-on exposure to warehouse automation systems, particularly in storage and retrieval technologies.
• Previous Roles: Solutions Engineer, System Designer, Technical Project Coordinator.
• Skills: CAD proficiency, understanding of intralogistics system design, and ability to think both creatively and practically.
• Personality: Curious, humble, self-motivated, and team-oriented mindset.

Due to the large number of applications if you have not heard anything within 14 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.