Kardex AutoStore is a global leader in high-speed Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)—boosting storage capacity by up to four times. Trusted worldwide, our cutting-edge technology strengthens Kardex’s portfolio of advanced intralogistics solutions, helping businesses achieve smarter, faster, and more efficient order fulfillment.
We are growing and looking for a Design Consultant to join our AutoStore team.
Job Description Summary
Responsible for working closely with clients and sales executives to develop optimal solutions that leverage AutoStore and supporting technologies to maximize customer ROI.
Your tasks
Position Overview
The Solution Designer will focus on optimizing Autostore empowered by Kardex systems to maximize operational efficiency, accuracy, and storage density for warehouse and manufacturing operators. This role operates on East Coast working hours to support collaboration with U.S.‑based teams and customers, and includes 25–30% travel for client visits, onsite assessments, and project support.
Key Responsibilities:
Design Optimization: Utilize simulation and engineering tools to analyze and optimize Autostore layouts and processes, ensuring maximum operational efficiency and storage density.
Data Analysis: Gather and analyze data related to warehouse operations, including inventory flow, storage requirements, and order fulfillment processes.
Simulation Modeling: Develop and run simulation models to predict system performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose design improvements.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, and sales teams to gather requirements and ensure designs align with client objectives and industry best practices.
Client Engagement: Present design solutions and simulation results to clients, providing clear explanations of the benefits and potential impact on their operations.
Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continually enhance Autostore designs and operational strategies.
Documentation: Prepare detailed design documentation, including specifications, drawings, and simulation reports to support project implementation.
Travel Requirements: Travel 25–30% for onsite assessments, workshops, and customer meetings.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in warehouse design, operations, or related roles, with a focus on automated systems preferred including: AutoStore, Conveyor, Mobile Robots, Bin Picking Robotics and more.
Proficiency in simulation software (e.g., AnyLogic, FlexSim, or similar) and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and modeling.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory management practices is a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Comfortable working East Coast hours and traveling 25–30% as needed.
Likely to have a continuing role in customer support to address clients’ issues in the usage of organizational products/services.
Your profile
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in warehouse design, operations, or related roles
- Proficiency in simulation software (e.g., AnyLogic, FlexSim) and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and modeling
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems and inventory management practices
What We Do
Kardex is a global industry partner for intralogistics solutions and a leading provider of automated storage solutions and material handling systems. Kardex consists of two entrepreneurially managed divisions, Kardex Remstar and Kardex Mlog. Kardex Remstar develops, manufactures, and maintains dynamic storage and retrieval systems, while Kardex Mlog offers integrated material handling systems and automated high-bay warehouses. Kardex also acts as a global AutoStore™ partner, offering flexible and modular storage and order fulfillment solutions. Kardex Remstar, Kardex Mlog, and Kardex AutoStore are partners to their customers throughout the entire life cycle of a product or solution, starting with the assessment of customer requirements, through planning, realization, and maintenance of customer-specific systems, to ensuring high availability and low life cycle costs by means of customer-oriented life cycle management. The Group employs around 2,500 people in over 30 countries. Kardex Holding AG has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1989.
