Material Handling Automation Execution Engineer
Core
Design and execute material handling automation solutions (AMRs, AFTs, ASRS) to optimize material flow, reduce waste, and improve safety in automotive manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC automation execution engineer
Builds
Production-ready automation systems for manufacturing plants
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
AMR fleet management, AFT safety navigation, ASRS warehouse control, labor analysis tools, layout simulation, PLC programming, industrial protocols, launch documentation, cost-benefit analysis, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Digital twin modeling, Factory of the Future concepts, unionized environment launch planning, robotic safety standards, data visualization
Technologies
AMRs, AFTs, ASRS, GMOS, AutoCAD, Siemens Tecnomatix, FlexSim, OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Power BI, Tableau
Responsibilities
Lead deployment of material handling automation from concept to launch, identify automation opportunities to reduce waste and labor, conduct labor studies and analyze material movement, determine unit counts and routing strategies, develop and review layouts using simulation tools, validate concepts and de-risk execution, optimize end-to-end material flow, develop timing- and cost-conscious automation plans, partner with suppliers to define requirements and ensure execution, support deployment issue resolution, support feasibility studies and ROI modeling, coordinate with stakeholders for system integration, support development of launch documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
