About this role

OnTrac is a leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S., catering to major e-commerce and product-supply businesses. They are seeking an Industrial Engineer Senior Specialist responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting automation solutions to enhance efficiency and safety across their operations.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions for sortation systems, conveyors, scanners, and related equipment, while supporting system commissioning, testing, and validation to ensure projects meet design specifications, timelines, and budget requirements
Provide technical support for automation-related issues across hub and terminal operations, leading root cause analysis for system failures, downtime events, and performance gaps, and developing/implementing corrective and preventive action plans
Identify and execute process optimization opportunities, drive initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance system reliability, support pilot programs and scaling of new automation technologies, and analyze system performance data to increase uptime and throughput
Create and maintain technical documentation including system diagrams, specifications, and SOPs, while establishing and promoting engineering and safety standards across facilities
Ensure all automation systems meet OSHA and company safety requirements, and participate in safety audits and risk assessments related to automated equipment

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of relevant industry experience
Advanced knowledge of industrial automation, controls systems, and continuous improvement methodologies in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Knowledge of conveyors, sortation systems, and material handling equipment
Ability to travel up to 50%