Job Summary
The Application Engineer III will work closely with the Sales & Marketing, Engineering, and Project
teams to develop innovative and cost-effective automated material handling solutions based on customer requirements.
The role involves developing pre-sales concepts, system layouts, equipment applications, and technical
proposals for warehouse automation projects. The successful candidate should have a strong
understanding of automated material handling technologies and demonstrate a willingness to learn and
adapt to evolving technologies.
This position provides an opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies, including conveyors,
sortation systems, ASRS, robotics, AMRs/AGVs, and other warehouse automation solutions. The
Application Engineer will have a high level of responsibility and autonomy in developing technical
solutions and supporting the sales process.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop pre-sales material handling system concepts and equipment layouts based on
RFQs, customer requirements, and project specifications.
• Prepare detailed 2D and 3D AutoCAD layouts for automated material handling systems.
• Design and select appropriate equipment and components to meet customer requirements,
performance targets, and applicable design standards.
• Develop conveyor, sorter, ASRS, and other automation system layouts for both unit-load and
pallet-handling applications.
• Prepare technical inputs, equipment specifications, system concepts, and supporting
documentation for customer proposals.
• Work closely with the Sales & Marketing team to develop technically sound and commercially
viable solutions.
• Participate in internal and external design and customer review meetings, presenting concepts
and technical solutions clearly and effectively.
• Provide technical support to the sales team during customer discussions, solution development,
and proposal preparation.
• Coordinate with senior application/design engineers and the US/global engineering teams to
develop and review system solutions.
• Review RFQs, customer layouts, specifications, and other technical documents to identify
requirements, assumptions, and design constraints.
• Support equipment sizing, throughput calculations, capacity analysis, and preliminary system
performance assessments.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends in warehouse automation and
material handling.
• Visit customer sites across India, when required, to understand operational requirements, assess
existing systems, and gather information for solution development.
• Ensure application designs are technically accurate, practical, and aligned with customer
requirements and company standards.
• Maintain proper documentation, drawing revisions, and project-related technical records.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary and geographically distributed team.
Required Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in automated material handling, warehouse automation, or a
similar industry.
• Strong experience in developing material handling system and equipment layout drawings.
• Hands-on experience with unit-handling and pallet-handling conveyor systems.
• Good knowledge of conveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, and warehouse automation
technologies.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD 2D; working knowledge of AutoCAD 3D is preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn and work with customized CAD/design software.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Technical & Professional Skills
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with the ability to apply them to equipment design
and system applications.
• Understanding of conveyor equipment, layouts, interfaces, and material flow.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and convert them into practical engineering solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good understanding of warehouse automation concepts, system throughput, capacity, and
equipment selection.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and present technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and international
teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Behavioral Competencies
• Proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and automation solutions.
• Comfortable taking ownership and making engineering decisions within defined guidelines.
• Strong customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Professional approach to meetings, communication, and commitments.
• Willingness to travel to customer and project sites as required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 7+ years of relevant experience in automated material handling, warehouse automation, or a similar industry
- Strong experience developing material handling system and equipment layout drawings
- Hands-on experience with unit-handling and pallet-handling conveyor systems
- Knowledge of conveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, and warehouse automation technologies
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD 2D
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD 3D
- Ability to learn and work with customized CAD/design software
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals applied to equipment design and system applications
- Understanding of conveyor equipment, layouts, interfaces, and material flow
- Ability to interpret customer requirements and develop practical engineering solutions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Understanding of warehouse automation concepts, throughput, capacity, and equipment selection
- Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prepare and present technical concepts to customers and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional and international teams
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Willingness to travel to customer and project sites as required
Bastian Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bastian Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by Bastian Solutions.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are consistently included in postings and are characterized as solid parts of the package. Feedback suggests core medical benefits form a reliable baseline of the total rewards offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and paid volunteer time are highlighted in recent materials. Feedback suggests these time-off elements provide meaningful non-cash value for many roles.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work schedules are repeatedly emphasized across job materials. Feedback suggests scheduling flexibility adds practicality to the benefits package, though impact can vary by team.
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What We Do
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics company, is a trusted supply chain integration partner committed to providing their clients a competitive advantage by designing and delivering world-class distribution and production solutions. The expertise Bastian Solutions delivers includes exceptional results through a proven process of analytical consulting, engineering and design, simulation, project management, and installation services, while sourcing the best material handling equipment and automation technologies available. With innovation at the forefront, the company also develops Exacta supply chain software, conveyor and sortation systems, custom automated material-handling equipment, robotics, autonomous vehicles and robotic shuttles, and state-of-the art industrial controls. Bastian Solutions serves domestic and global markets, covering the United States, Canada, India, the Middle East, Mexico and South America.
