Automation Engineer – Warehouse Automation
Core
Central technical expert identifying, evaluating, and deploying automation solutions for manufacturing and intralogistics operations, including autonomous mobile robots and humanoid robotics.
Role type
Automation Engineer (Industrial/Logistics)
Builds
Scalable automation standards and deployed systems for JIT, seat structure assembly, and warehouse distribution.
Domain
Automotive interiors manufacturing and warehouse logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming, C++, HMI programming, robot cell design, industrial networking, CAD, project management, autonomous material handling systems, WMS/WES/MES integration, navigation and traffic management for robots
Preferred skills
Automotive interiors experience, warehouse distribution automation experience, software development, seating products experience
Technologies
Allen Bradley, C++, CAD, WMS, WES, MES, RFID, barcode systems
Responsibilities
Identify and assess automation opportunities; develop industrialization strategies; define equipment standards; coach teams on execution; evaluate emerging technologies; lead deployment of autonomous warehouse technologies; manage supplier performance and equipment costing.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC