Warehouse Automation Engineer

Role Overview

• 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
• tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan