This Warehouse Automation Engineering position can be responsible for he effort in identifying, evaluating, piloting and deploying new warehouse automation technologies
Work directly with internal operations, solution design, continuous improvement, information technology, product teams and stakeholders to identify, select, and deploy new technology with automation partners
Consult with internal and external contacts to quickly demonstrate the value and feasibility of warehouse automation capabilities to create a competitive differentiator
Build ROI and justification based upon multiple criteria in order to select the optimal solution design
Support automation project lead on identifying gaps in vendor FSD/SOW using the FSD Checklist process
Provide input on automation solution designs to ensure that key items are considered for implementation and ongoing operational performance
Help lead build collateral for vendor tech review request and requests for quotes
Some Project Management of smaller projects, including updating of Punch List, Project Plan
Verify and prioritize optimal on-stie support is utilized on all projects
Support on-site Solution Acceptance Test (SAT) testing plan
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study, Preferred
3 years or more in 3 years or more experience in warehouse automation, material handling technologies, industrial engineering or warehouse systems integration., Preferred
2 years or more in Demonstrated experience in warehouse automation, Preferred
2 years or more in Experience in warehouse automation that may would preferable include some of the following, sortation conveyor, goods-to-person, autonomous vehicles/robots, ASRS’s, Required
Automation, Management Consulting, Physical & Process Robotic experience. Beginner, Required
Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control) and Lean methods. Beginner, Required
Knowledge of all available material handling equipment and automation types such as: forklift applications, racking designs, packaging devices and automation design. Intermediate, Required
Warehouse Design Tools i.e.; CAD, slotting, MOST, simulation, WMS, Labor Mgt. Network Design Tools a plus (e.g., Llamasoft). Data Visualization Software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) a plus. Beginner, Required
Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or with equivalent warehouse operational knowledge. Beginner, Required
Experienced in financial business case analysis to help support targeted return on investment. Intermediate, Preferred
Tech Stack
Tableau
Benefits
comprehensive health and welfare benefits
medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options
paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave