Position: Sales Layout Engineer I
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Ability to understand the system flows and customer process for simple to complex parcel and Warehouse sortation systems.
- Develop the right technical layout for our customers during the sales phase.
- Work closely together with the Sales Engineer and Sales Consultant.
- Able to think on an abstract conceptual level, as well are able to dive into design details if required.
- Have a good understanding of the impact of design decisions on price and functionality
- Creativity, flexibility and teamplay are the key elements in your role.
- Able to play an independent role, taking the initiative and have the ability to work on various projects in various sales phases simultaneously.
- Besides your responsibility for all sales layout deliverables, you support the sales team in presenting our system designs in a visually attractive manner towards our customers.
- Ensures that the defined sales strategy of the project is understood and reflected in all the deliverables.
Personal characteristics:
- Should have Customer focus
- Good listener and communicator, creative and driven to win
- Good understanding of technical & commercial topics
- Time Management
- Ability to Co-ordinate with several stakeholders
- Logical and analytical approach
- Dedicated & reliable team player.
Education and Experience:
- Is proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) with min 4years exp.
- Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD with the ability to draw and visualize in 3D. Knowledge of Autodesk Navisworks preferred
- Ability to read and understand Architectural, Mechanical and Structural drawings
- Strong analytical skills, ability to create concept solutions based on your analysis and understanding of the customer’s logistic processes.
- You are a team player, are pro-active and have a ‘can do’ mentality.
- Strong communicational skills, you have a creative and efficient approach to building professional relationships.
- Strong communicational skills, you have a creative and efficient approach to building professional relationships.
- Proven track record in designing Material Handling Solutions is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience in designing steel support structures is strongly preferred.
- Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written.
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical)
- Minimum 4 years of experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD
- Ability to read Architectural, Mechanical and Structural drawings
- Strong analytical skills for creating concept solutions
- Proven track record in designing Material Handling Solutions
- Proven experience in designing steel support structures
- Excellent command of English, both verbal and written
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
