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[US DC] Senior Automation Engineer

Irving, TX, United StatesFull-time$123k2026-09-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design, implement, and improve Automated Material Handling Systems (AMRs, Robotics, ASRS, sortation) within fulfillment networks to reduce costs and optimize layouts and material flows.

Role type

Senior IC Automation Engineer (Material Handling & Data Analytics)

Builds

Automated order fulfillment solutions, productivity dashboards, and data-driven system designs

Domain

Logistics / Industrial Automation / Data Analytics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

SQL (Snowflake, MSSQL), Data Visualization (Tableau, Grafana), Simulation Software (FlexSim), MOST modeling, WCS/WMS, Mechanical Engineering principles, Cost-benefit analysis

Preferred skills

Multi-site industrial distribution experience, GenAI application, Equipment selection and standards

Technologies

AMRs, Robotics, ASRS, Sortation systems, Snowflake, MSSQL, Tableau, Grafana, FlexSim, WCS, WMS

Responsibilities

Interface with external vendors to design automated fulfillment solutions; Lead data analytic efforts to extract insights from messy inputs; Analyze large datasets to create operations-facing productivity dashboards; Optimize DC layouts and material flows; Support business case justification for CapEx and process enhancements; Translate complex technical information into documentation and presentations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC