Automation Engineer
Core
Designing and implementing automated material handling systems (AMRs, ASRS, sortation) and distribution facility layouts to reduce fulfillment costs.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (fulfillment network)
Builds
Automated order fulfillment solutions, distribution facilities, and material handling equipment
Domain
Logistics + Industrial Automation
Required skills
Equipment selection and design, Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Conveyance systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), AutoCAD, Process improvement analysis, CapEx justification
Preferred skills
GenAI application, Mechanical aptitude, Data-oriented decision making
Technologies
AMRs, Robotics, ASRS, Sortation systems, WCS, WMS, PLCs, AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Interface with external vendors to design automated fulfillment solutions; Lead design of distribution facilities and material handling equipment; Optimize DC layouts and material flows; Support business case justification for new technology and CapEx purchases; Implement process improvements using data analysis.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
