KPI Solutions

Role Description We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Data Scientist / Senior Data Engineer to help build and scale KPI’s Closed-Loop Design Program — an initiative focused on accelerating pre-sales engineering, improving automation design accuracy, and leveraging AI-driven insights across the customer solution lifecycle. This role sits at the intersection of: - Data Engineering - Applied AI & Analytics - Supply Chain Automation - Solution Design You will work closely with solution architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to transform RFPs, customer requirements, and historical project data into intelligent, repeatable outputs that drive faster and more accurate proposal development. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building systems from the ground up, solving complex operational problems, and influencing how advanced automation solutions are designed and delivered. What You’ll Deliver: High-Impact Use Cases - RFP & Specification Intelligence: Extract requirements, generate compliance matrices, and identify clarifying questions automatically. - Cost & ROI Scenario Modeling: Support data-driven decision-making through option comparisons and sensitivity analysis. - Proposal “Fact Pack” Automation: Create scalable executive summaries and SOW-ready proposal content from governed datasets. - Design & Operational Analytics: Analyze throughput, staffing models, slotting strategies, and replenishment impacts. - Benchmark-Driven Solution Guidance: Leverage historical project data and comparable implementations to guide future designs. What You’ll Do - Build and maintain curated datasets using Databricks (Delta tables, jobs, SQL Warehouses) and SQL-based governed reporting tables. - Ingest and manage full pursuit lifecycle artifacts including RFPs, specifications, drawings, and addenda with proper metadata and version control. - Develop applied analytics solutions including: - Forecasting - Scenario modeling - Optimization (LP/MILP or practical heuristics) - Similarity modeling and benchmarking - Publish reliable datasets and insights for Tableau Cloud consumption with consistent business definitions. - Establish a closed-loop learning cycle by comparing design assumptions against operational outcomes to continuously improve benchmarks and estimate accuracy. - Partner cross-functionally with engineering, analytics, and solution design teams to improve automation decision-making at scale. What Success Looks Like - Accelerate proposal development with intelligent, governed “first draft” solution packs. - Improve confidence and accuracy in complex automation pursuits. - Build scalable benchmarking capabilities that improve operational estimates over time. - Create data products that directly influence automation strategy and customer outcomes. Qualifications - 4+ years of experience in: - Data Science - Analytics Engineering - Applied Machine Learning - Strong SQL skills including: - Data modeling - Query optimization - Governance-ready dataset development - Hands-on experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, notebooks, jobs, SQL Warehouses) or similar enterprise data platforms. - Strong Python experience preferred for: - Data preparation - Modeling - Workflow automation - Ability to communicate assumptions, risks, and analytical outcomes clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in warehouse automation or intralogistics environments: - AMRs - AutoStore - Shuttle systems - Sortation - WES/WCS platforms - Experience with: - Forecasting - Optimization - Simulation / Digital Twin technologies - Decision-support analytics - Familiarity with document parsing and extraction workflows for RFP/specification processing. - Tableau experience including: - Curated dataset publishing - Dashboard performance optimization Benefits - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Health Care Concierge Service - 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth) - Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability - Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance - Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance - Pet Insurance - Milk Stork Program - Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays) - Training & Development

Role Description KPI is seeking an experienced Account Executive, who is innovative, collaborative, and motivated. The Account Executive is responsible for retaining and growing the KPI customer base. This role will work collaboratively with Concepting and Estimating, Solutions, Engineering, and LTS to define the best solution for the client. - Develop and execute KPI sales strategy to penetrate new, and grow existing, accounts. - Drive revenue retention/growth, account profitability, and customer satisfaction/loyalty. - Collaboratively work with all departments to deliver full KPI solution. - Work with clients to develop a complete understanding of the customer’s needs, pain points, organizational and decision-making structure/buying criteria. - Perform customer presentations articulating the value proposition of KPI’s solution/products/service offerings. - Pursue long-term account strategies focused on maximizing both KPI profits and Customer ROI. Qualifications - BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree. - Typically, 10+ years of successful experience in complex solution sales or in a related field. - Successfully demonstrated the key responsibilities of the essential job accountabilities. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Able to multi-task across multiple accounts in a high-growth, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment successfully. - High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite. - Proficiency in Salesforce. - Regular travel (50-75%) required as necessary. - Highly motivated expert who can pursue new business opportunities with confidence, excellent negotiation, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. - Must be able to engage with C-suite executives to prospect, negotiate, and close a multifaceted sale. Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) - Short Term & Long-Term Disability - Training & Development - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Health Care Concierge Service - 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth) - Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability - Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance - Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance - Pet Insurance - Milk Stork Program - Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays) - Training & Development Company Description At KPI Solutions, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is more than a reporting role—it’s an opportunity to make a measurable impact on project success and business performance. KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.

About Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI): Created in July 2021 as a result of combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, PULSE Integration and QC Software by private equity firm Ares Management, Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI) is a systems integrator that seeks out leading technologies within the areas of material handling equipment and information systems and combines them with proven design and operational strategies to help improve our customers’ operations. Our talented group of industry experts combine the powers of scalable material handling systems, innovative software and custom automation engineering for complete, unique solutions that help companies, across a broad spectrum of industry segments, become leaders in their industries. We are equipment agnostic, and our solutions incorporate leading technologies such as mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor. KPI currently has approximately 200 FTEs and $150m revenue with growth expected to double in size (at a minimum) through organic and acquisitive activities. Our Site Supervisors are the onsite project owner of construction and installation phases with a primary goal of safely delivering a successful installation that conforms to design, schedule, and cost. The Site Supervisor must develop and maintain a trusted relationship with clients while also managing suppliers, third parties and direct reports. The Site Supervisor is also the main conduit of communication with KPI leadership and must provide frequent updates including daily reports and alerts. The incumbent ensures the site office operates smoothly and efficiently, receiving and directing visitors. - Deliver exceptional client service while professionally representing KPI as the primary onsite point of contact. Collaborative and proactive liaison and co-ordination with customer site representative. - Establish and monitor compliance with health and safety practices while delivering the installation that results in zero incidents. - Oversee the work of sub-contractor site supervisors to ensure work completion meets expectations. Conduct regular updates/meetings (weekly at a minimum) to keep all parties informed and on track. - Supervise and coordinate the mechanical and electrical installation, ensuring that the installation is in line with the project installation specifications, safety, and drawings. - Strong commitment co-ordination and monitoring of safety in general. Hold regular safety meetings with all site personnel, including sub-contractors. - Identify problem areas and ensure timely resolution, working with KPI`s engineering team. - Work closely with project manager to ensure project is delivering a quality solution as scoped and scheduled within budget.

About Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI) Created in July 2021 as a result of combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, PULSE Integration and QC Software by private equity firm Ares Management, Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI) is a systems integrator that seeks out leading technologies within the areas of material handling equipment and information systems and combines them with proven design and operational strategies to help improve our customers’ operations. Our talented group of industry experts combine the powers of scalable material handling systems, innovative software and custom automation engineering for complete, unique solutions that help companies, across a broad spectrum of industry segments, become leaders in their industries. We are equipment agnostic, and our solutions incorporate leading technologies such as mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor. KPI currently has approximately 300 FTEs and $150m revenue with growth expected to double in size (at a minimum) through organic and acquisitive activities. A Project Manager (PM) is responsible for delivering assigned, key client projects (typically 3-5) to achieve business objectives with high levels of customer satisfaction. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope, overseeing all phases of the project’s lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure. The PM will work with internal and external teams to establish key milestones/deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. They will also prepare and regularly communicate reports for upper management regarding status of projects. - Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to achieve project milestones, maintain budgets, and SAFELY deliver scopes of work that achieve all specified KPIs - Develop a detailed project plan/schedule and monitor and track progress. - Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques. - Develop risk assessments and manage mitigation plans. - Establish and maintain strong relationships/partnerships with customers and with third parties/vendors; always striving for a happy, satisfied customer. - Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals. - Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to address project constraints based on financial analysis. - Ensure the project experience and results delivered measure up to the highest standards and expectations of both the internal and external customer. - Assist in tracking and resolving issues that may arise through the course of a project and escalating when necessary to senior management.

The Director of Technical Software Project Management is responsible for leading and overseeing all software-related project initiatives across KPI Solutions' portfolio of supply chain and warehouse automation engagements. This role bridges the gap between software development, systems integration, controls engineering, and client operations to ensure the successful delivery of KPI's intelligent warehouse software platforms — including warehouse management systems (WMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), and warehouse control systems (WCS). The Director will drive project strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while upholding KPI Solutions' reputation for engineering excellence. Strategic Leadership - Define and execute the software project management strategy in alignment with KPI Solutions' growth objectives and client commitments. - Establish and refine project management methodologies, standards, and best practices across all technical software initiatives. - Collaborate with KPI executive leadership to prioritize the project portfolio and allocate resources effectively across concurrent client engagements. - Contribute to KPI's technology-agnostic approach by evaluating and recommending best-of-breed software solutions for client needs. Project Oversight & Delivery - Oversee the full lifecycle of technical software projects, from requirements gathering and design through development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. - Manage multiple concurrent projects involving WMS, WES, WCS, SCADA, PLC integration, and software for robotics and automation platforms such as AutoStore, Geek+, Hai Robotics, and other KPI technology partners. - Ensure projects meet quality standards, client expectations, and contractual obligations. - Identify and mitigate project risks, removing roadblocks and escalating issues as needed. - Coordinate closely with KPI's systems integration and consulting teams to align software deliverables with overall facility design and automation strategy. Team Management & Development - Lead, mentor, and grow a team of technical project managers and coordinators. - Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence consistent with KPI Solutions' values. - Conduct performance evaluations, set professional development goals, and support career advancement within the team. - Recruit and retain top talent in a competitive market for technical project management professionals. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Serve as the primary liaison between software engineering, systems integration, controls engineering, sales, and client stakeholders. - Partner with KPI's solutions architects and engineers to ensure software deliverables integrate seamlessly with material handling systems, conveyors, sortation equipment, AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, and robotic systems. - Coordinate with client operations teams during system commissioning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and go-live events. - Collaborate with KPI's Lifetime Services team to ensure smooth transitions from project delivery to ongoing support. Financial & Resource Management - Develop and manage software project budgets, forecasts, and resource plans for software project engagements. - Track software project financials, including labor costs, vendor expenses, and margin performance. - Provide regular reporting on software project status, KPIs, and financial health to senior leadership. Process Improvement - Implement and continuously improve project management tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms. - Drive adoption of Agile, hybrid, or other appropriate methodologies tailored to KPI's software delivery environment. - Establish lessons-learned processes and ensure knowledge transfer across projects and client engagements. Competencies - Strategic Thinking – Ability to align project execution with KPI Solutions' broader business objectives and client success. - Technical Acumen – Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, warehouse automation technologies, and systems integration. - Leadership – Inspires and develops high-performing project management teams in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. - Client Focus – Committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and building lasting client relationships that reflect KPI's reputation. - Problem Solving – Navigates complexity and ambiguity with sound judgment and decisive action. - Communication – Articulates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, from engineers to C-suite executives. - Collaboration – Thrives in KPI's cross-functional, team-oriented culture. Travel - Up to 25–40% travel may be required for client site visits, system go-lives, KPI headquarters collaboration, and industry events (e.g., MHI, ProMat, LINK).

KPI is seeking an experienced, hands-on Solution Architect to serve as the technical lead on complex, high-risk automation programs. The role is a front-line architecture and execution role responsible for: - De-risking solution design - Tightening requirements definition - Bridging design → software → execution - Preventing late-stage surprises that impact schedule, margin, and customer confidence - Own end-to-end solution architecture for complex, software-heavy automation systems, serving as the technical authority from concept through execution. - Lead early requirements definition and risk identification, ensuring scope, assumptions, and constraints are clearly defined before projects advance. - De-risk solution designs by validating feasibility, performance, and integration across hardware, controls, and software platforms. - Serve as the primary technical escalation point during execution, supporting project teams with issue resolution, trade studies, and corrective actions. - Partner directly with software and technology vendors (e.g., NuMove) to validate capabilities, limitations, and testing strategies, including emulation and simulation. - Support commissioning and ramp-up planning, ensuring system readiness, performance expectations, and operational handoff are clearly defined. - Capture and institutionalize lessons learned, feeding improvements back into standards, templates, and repeatable solution patterns.

KPI is seeking an experienced, hands-on Solution Architect to serve as the technical lead on complex, high-risk automation programs. The role is a front-line architecture and execution role responsible for: - De-risking solution design - Tightening requirements definition - Bridging design → software → execution - Preventing late-stage surprises that impact schedule, margin, and customer confidence - Own end-to-end solution architecture for complex, software-heavy automation systems, serving as the technical authority from concept through execution. - Lead early requirements definition and risk identification, ensuring scope, assumptions, and constraints are clearly defined before projects advance. - De-risk solution designs by validating feasibility, performance, and integration across hardware, controls, and software platforms. - Serve as the primary technical escalation point during execution, supporting project teams with issue resolution, trade studies, and corrective actions. - Partner directly with software and technology vendors (e.g., NuMove) to validate capabilities, limitations, and testing strategies, including emulation and simulation. - Support commissioning and ramp-up planning, ensuring system readiness, performance expectations, and operational handoff are clearly defined. - Capture and institutionalize lessons learned, feeding improvements back into standards, templates, and repeatable solution patterns.

The Field Service Engineer II interacts directly with the customer at its place of business to develop the methods and processes best suited to meet the requirements of integrating Intelligrated products into the customer’s operations. The Customer Service Engineer provides on-site installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, moderate PLC program modifications, perform preventative maintenance, train customer’s personnel, system audits and installation of various retro-fits to material handling equipment. In addition to the basic services provided, the Customer Service Engineer (Level Two) is responsible for planned and emergency service calls varying from mechanical, electrical, system control issues and may assist with equipment installation and subcontractor management. - Conducts the following: planned/emergency service calls, various rebuilds on equipment, system audits, and preventive maintenance contracts. - Prepares needed tools and reviewing drawings etc. for service calls. - Completes the following reports: service, expense, preventive maintenance contract, and system audits. - Researches part numbers from service calls and researches information related to service/manual readings prior to and during service calls. - Checks retrofits parts orders and rebuild project parts orders. - Communicates with customers on system related issues. - Prepares for services, reviews SOWs, budgets and manpower. - Reviews service reports with the customer. - Updates dashboard incident retrieval - Conducts system walk-downs or walk-throughs. - Assists in training customer maintenance staff. - Completes warranty request forms. - Directs and/or conducts rebuilds on field equipment. - Diagnoses field mechanical and controls programming issues. - Works with Engineering and Parts to file parts requests to solve field issues and works with Engineering to solve system projects. - Communicates with other CSE's, management and engineering to discuss solutions to problems. - Assists Technical Support with mechanical related calls. - Upsells customer on upgrades and new products to enhance efficiency. - Assists in training other CSEs in the field. - May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. - Up to 90% overnight US & International travel may be necessary. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate may regularly be required to do manual tasks which include the use of hands to finger and hand controls. Tasks may also require the ability to talk or hear. The associate may frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Other abilities include possessing the capacity to learn, concentrate, think and read. Oftentimes the associate will be communicating and interacting with others while working. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate(s) in this position. Associate(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Executes mid-level validation activities including protocol writing, testing, and documentation review across project phases. Key Responsibilities: · Author and execute IQ/OQ protocols and support PQ activities as assigned. · Primary execution owner for complex validation activities · Executes End-to-End Validation and Performance Qualification · Mentors Validation Engineer 1s · Participate in planning and engineering phase deliverables (BRD/FSD reviews). · Collaborate with controls and electrical engineering to develop the controls DOO for automation systems · Support installation qualification activities (static and dynamic IQ). · Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure validation readiness. · Lead software integration and validation of automation systems · Develop and support end-to-end software and hardware integration test plans · Execute end-to-end system OQ and PQ testing at project sites · Assist software delivery teams with test plans validating interfaces between: Customer Systems ↔ KPI Software ↔ Hardware · Prepare Validation Summary Reports and manage defect resolution through completion

Entry-level validation engineer supporting execution of qualification testing and documentation under guidance of senior staff. - Executes Static IQ, Dynamic IQ, and OQ test steps - · Assist in protocol execution for IQ/OQ/PQ testing activities. - · Collect and organize validation evidence, logs, and test data. - · Support installation phase activities and documentation updates. - · Participate in deviation investigations and follow-up actions. - · Learn and apply departmental standards and validation best practices