DCS - Designed Conveyor Systems

• Lead controls design and execution across multiple material handling projects • Develop electrical designs including field device layouts, control panel designs, and electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN • Select components, design control networks, develop BOMs, and validate equipment selections • Program PLCs and develop HMI/SCADA solutions • Commission and debug systems on-site; support testing, startup, and validation activities • Provide technical support during installation and perform field troubleshooting as needed • Deliver projects on time, within scope, and to customer expectations • Contribute to the development and maintenance of controls standards, templates, and reusable code libraries • Lead or support R&D efforts and internal initiatives to expand controls capabilities • Partner with vendors to evaluate and implement new technologies • Identify value-engineering opportunities without compromising system performance • Serve as a senior technical contributor on cross-functional project teams (Project Management, Mechanical, Field, etc.) • Mentor junior engineers and actively share knowledge across the Controls team • Participate in controls team initiatives, process improvements, and tool development • Support recruiting efforts and provide feedback on technology and software vendors • Communicate clearly and proactively with project teams and leadership • Represent DCS professionally during site visits, customer meetings, and supplier interactions • Contribute to a collaborative, accountable team culture • Participate in weekly controls meetings and internal training sessions

• Meet or exceed financial targets by contributing to company profitability and growth. • Plan sales specific to D&F. • Identify and document account relationships and individuals, maintaining a high level of organization. • Maintain a healthy sales funnel through your team. • Ensure accurate CRM data is updated and maintained. • Work as a leader within the Sales and Pre-Contract team to guide the solution while advocating for the voice of the customer.

• Lead the development of automated material handling concept solutions • Detail material handling concepts into functional layouts • Apply equipment types that maximize the utility of the equipment and match the desired output • Develop automation alternatives for the Tier 1 systems and provide Customer Pros and Cons to support our final recommendation • Determine throughput capabilities and right-size equipment applications • Support the development of equipment lists and equipment pricing • Compare layout designs to determine the best overall approach • Deliver findings to intercompany groups and the Customer • Provide technical Sales assistance in support of converting the concept solution into an integration project. • Work with intercompany groups to support proposal development • Work with intercompany groups to further develop proposals into execution

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers in their day-to-day operations. • Provide guidance to Project Managers as they prepare for monthly financial reviews. • Strategically plan and document processes and ensure that teams adhere to them. • Collaborate with Project Managers to understand hiring needs, aiding in the hiring process and allocating projects to Project Managers based on their skills and experience. • Executing the vision of the department by analyzing project survey feedback and utilizing results to lead the team.

• Partner with internal subject matter experts and legal counsel to support contract negotiations • Prepare, review, and analyze proposals, agreements, amendments, and addendums • Manage contracts through the full lifecycle from initiation to execution and close out • Identify potential contractual risks and work with stakeholders to address liabilities • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maintain strong relationships • Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies • Support internal governance by ensuring contract management processes are followed • Communicate contract requirements, terms, and status updates to stakeholders • Coordinate with the Program Management Office on related systems and reporting

• Build and deploy predictive models for operational planning and execution (e.g., cycle time, throughput, labor/time estimation, service levels) • Develop and improve optimization and decision algorithms (e.g., routing, replenishment, inventory positioning, parameter estimation) • Design experiments and evaluation frameworks to validate impact (accuracy, latency, cost reduction, productivity lift) • Translate business workflows into model-ready problem statements, features, and measurable success criteria • Partner with software engineers to ensure solutions are production-ready (reliable inference, monitoring, versioning, performance tuning) • Create clear documentation and stakeholder-ready summaries of methodology, assumptions, and results • Contribute to architecture and scaling decisions for data/ML solutions (performance, robustness, and maintainability)

• Develop field placement drawings based on system requirements and project specifications. • Estimate field wiring and controls components. • Review client RFPs to understand controls and electrical requirements. • Develop RFPs for subcontractors and help define clear scopes of work. • Partner with various internal teams to support solution development and pricing. • Evaluate supplier bids and provide recommendations to estimating and leadership teams. • Review supplier contract deliverables to confirm alignment with project scope and requirements. • Maintain and enhance controls pricing tools. • Stay current on new technologies and solutions that improve system design and performance. • Conduct site visits and supplier visits as needed to support project development and execution.

• Participate as a member of a project team comprised of PM, Buyers, Customer Service, & others in order to successfully complete conveyor & material handling projects. • Own and manage all engineering-related tasks on a project, including maintaining engineering schedules, budgets, & tracking engineering change orders. • Lead conversations and drive results with vendors, and other suppliers to review & evaluate system & equipment designs. • Review customer specifications to confirm adherence to these during design process. • Provide technical support for the engineering process. • Use AutoCAD and/or other drafting tools to complete system reviews, coordinate with .

• Lead the development of DCS’s solutions automation roadmap and help define how advanced technologies are evaluated and applied. • Partner with automation suppliers (AMRs, robotics, goods-to-person systems, and emerging technologies) to integrate best-fit solutions into customer concepts. • Provide strategic guidance on data analytics, storage design, inventory optimization, order-picking strategies, cost-reduction initiatives, and process/system optimization. • Present findings, recommendations, and automation concepts directly to customers and internal stakeholders. • Collaborate with systems and applications engineering teams to review concept and final solutions, ensuring they are value-engineered and market competitive • Scope opportunities by understanding customer challenges, defining statements of work, and shaping project deliverables. • Support the development of final project documentation for supply chain consulting engagements. • Act as a senior leader within sales and pre-contract teams, guiding solution direction while representing the voice of the customer. • Gather customer feedback and recommend new services or improvements to existing offerings. • Travel onsite as needed to support project activities (approximately 25–30%).

• Coordinate all phases of the project life cycle, including initiation, planning, execution, and closure. • Develop schedules using Microsoft Project that accurately reflect the scope of the work and confirm alignment with priorities and resource allocation. The critical path must be defined. • Develop, refine, and lead the overall direction, coordination, implementation, and execution, leveraging life-cycle management processes and procedures to ensure consistency with commitments and goals. • Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure process clarity, support, accountability, and transparency; review projects and resources weekly and make suggestions when needed to align resources more effectively with project leads. • Gather and define project requirements from internal and/or external teams and translate requirements to technical teams. • Work with cross-functional partners to align resources against project needs and/or work collaboratively to identify and address gaps. • Be responsible for setting clear expectations with the cross-functional team for their respective roles in delivering the defined project(s) on time and within budget, ensuring organizational transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation. • Develop strong relationships with internal team members at all levels to further foster collaboration, transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation. • Manage day-to-day client interactions and expectations for large-scale projects. • Manage and maintain budgets and cash flow and identify billing issues when they arise.