Software Solutions 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

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Develop clear, concise PowerPoint presentations
• Support sales personnel in walking clients through the proposed material handling solutions
• Clearly explain concepts, processes, etc. related to analysis and solutions to customers, colleagues, etc.
• Conversational proficiency in German a plus!

Strong analytical skills

• Use mathematics to solve problems related to storage location mixtures, container flow mixtures, etc.
• Identify and communicate data-related discrepancies to customers to drive the analysis forward
• Managing relational databases (RDBMS) a plus!
• Perform return on investment (ROI) calculations
• Understand simulation techniques and explain results
• Decipher layouts of material handling systems
• Create system layouts in VectorWorks

Fundamental knowledge of warehousing/distribution logistics concepts and trade-offs

• Product identification, barcoding, and tracking throughout the warehouse
• Product conveyability, conveyor flow capabilities/dynamics and applications
• Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
• Knowledge of picking technologies such as voice, PTL, goods-to-person, A-frames, unit sorters, etc.
• Common picking strategies such as batch, cluster, discrete, etc.
• Forklifting, order picking equipment, and performance rates is a plus!
• Operational strategies commonly deployed in warehousing
• Inventory strategies commonly deployed in warehousing

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work alongside Sales & Software Engineering to develop a cutting-edge material handling solution for proposal generation and presentation to clients
• Interface with KNAPP Austria (Graz) counterparts to outline key deliverables and pinch points that are critical to projects from both the client’s perspective and from a material handling perspective
• Develop supporting documentation, charts, graphs, etc. for proposals and internal de- sign purposes:
• Data Analysis
• Material Flow
• Diagrams Process
• Diagrams Process
• Descriptions
• Load Carrier Specifications
• Presentations outlining solutions

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Required B.S. Industrial Engineering (or other relevant technical discipline)
• Desired M.S. Industrial Engineering Examine order structures for advantages in processing
• Develop throughput projections for different material handling subsystems
• (or other relevant technical discipline)
• 0-3 years of experience in logistics and/or warehousing
• Desired software proficiency:
• MS Office suite including Excel, Access, Word, Visio and
• PowerPoint Vector Works, AutoCAD or other CAD Software R Studio, Matlab, SQL Server, Oracle or other RDBMS

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Occasional travel required, generally estimated at 20%
• Ability to travel by air both domestically and internationally (primarily Canada & Austria)
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• High ethical values and behaviors are required in performing all functions. Exhibit re- liability, openness, creativity, courage and appreciation.
• Physical requirements may include sitting for longer periods of time, walking, speak- ing, reading, reaching at arm’s length, occasional squatting, lifting of no more than 30 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.