System Design Engineering
Efficiency by Design
Material Handling Systems Integrator
SilMan Engineering is a core element of every phase of your project. Like the Project Management team, our Engineers are embedded in every aspect of the company’s operations.
With a culture that is curious, collaborative, and fun-loving, SilMan Engineers diligently seek the best outcomes for clients through continuous reflection and by connecting design and implementation teams.
Whether greenfield, brownfield, or system modification, our Design, Engineering, and Controls groups work seamlessly with SilMan’s Specialty Trade Services to provide industry-leading project execution and life-cycle support.
Learn more about SilMan’s complete “One Stop Shop” for material handling solutions and services.
Engineering Success: System Integration
The SilMan Engineering team serves as the technical backbone, an in-house resource for every project team from concept development through final commissioning, ensuring seamless execution and client success. We relentlessly strive to deepen the team’s contributions by attracting and retaining top talent. Some recent graduates, many of whom have served on both the integrator and client sides, provide valuable real-world perspectives.
Continuous pursuit of technical mastery is the foundation of SilMan engineering. We maintain an ambitious in-house training cadence to ensure our team is proficient with the latest CAD technologies, including AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks.
This holistic, client-centric culture ensures our clients receive designs that are always informed by the latest best practices, resulting in integrated, precision-engineered solutions.
Design and Engineering
SilMan’s in-house system design engineering team is the epicenter of our custom material handling solutions. This Mechanical-Electrical-Structural team is at the heart of the SilMan Material Handling Integration team. That’s how our team was able to engineer conveyance and robotic palletizing cells, custom programming, and structural designs for facility updates to accommodate the new system — all on a single project.
Or a complete re-imagination of the Value-Added Service operation for the Levi Strauss Toronto Distribution Center.
Mechanical & Application Engineering
SilMan’s in-house Mechanical and Application Engineering team brings clients’ ideas to life. With nearly a century of combined experience, SilMan’s integration team creates time and money-saving solutions to maximize throughput and efficiency for new or existing systems.
Furthermore, the team works closely with installation teams to ensure smooth implementation and maintenance operations.
Our in-house Mechanical and Application Engineers deliver seamless communication between all stakeholders for a “one touch” experience throughout every project.
The team stays current with all emerging design platforms, including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, REVIT, Navisworks, and SolidWorks products. The team also engages with partner-specific CAD products to provide the best solutions and efficient design operations.
Field Engineering & Project Implementation
Our Field Engineering and Implementation teams set SilMan apart from other system integrators. We provide seasoned on-site support throughout the installation phase, ensuring seamless workflow and rapid decision-making to meet unforeseen challenges, minimizing downtime and lost hours. Furthermore, field engineers continually deepen the team’s knowledge base and best practices for multiple solutions and implementation scenarios. Field teams expertly deploy SilMan’s UNISON warehouse controls system.
Beyond the Blueprint: Field Teams
SilMan Engineering works closely with our Specialty Trade Services team. These highly skilled mechanical and electrical professionals bring decades of experience working with automated material-handling systems and controls. When new solutions require facility improvements, utilities, or other infrastructure modifications, SilMan can deploy its seasoned civil and structural teams, streamlining the production schedule by minimizing the need for third-party contractors.
With OSHA30-certified supervisors and a constant focus on safety, schedule, and quality, SilMan’s trade team is always prepared with the right tools and knowledge. Our real-time, cloud-based communication platform ensures seamless execution and clear communication between the engineering team, field teams, and a nationwide network of project coordination resources.
National Programs
SilMan regularly deploys field teams nationwide, providing the expertise needed to implement facilities and systems improvements for leading logistics providers.
With a high-touch, collaborative approach, our process ensures consistent communication and quality throughout each project. Moreover, our professional trade teams consistently maintain the highest levels of craftsmanship and safety at every location.
This commitment to providing optimal outcomes is evident in programs such as an automated parcel sorting solution across over 200 sites, electrical system implementation at more than 30 locations, or a successful pilot program for a newly designed street-level subway access terminal in San Francisco, California.
System Engineering & Implementation
SilMan Engineering provides the full spectrum of design, implementation, and laser-sharp scheduling services to support our internal teams and clients.
Their specialties include distribution center optimization for the Fulfillment and Parcel sectors (see “A Comprehensive Guide to Efficient Parcel Handling Systems”), food and beverage manufacturing, warehouse solutions, and end-to-end innovative manufacturing solutions.
The in-house, multi-disciplinary team at SilMan is well-versed in the latest best practices for robotics, analysis, controls, and automation. This versatility brings depth and breadth to every project phase, delivering ROI-justified results with a deep focus on client business objectives.
