Meal-Kit Delivery Service, E-commerce, Food & Beverages

Automation Engineer

Irving, TXOnsiteFull Time$74,250–$90,750 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Automation Engineer
Automated Material Handling Systems
fulfillment network
AMRs
Robotics
ASRS
sortation systems
distribution facilities
process improvement
Distribution Center layouts

Nice to have

GenAI
CapEx
business case justification

Role summary

The Automation Engineer will implement and improve Automated Material Handling Systems and Technology within the fulfillment network. This role involves working with stakeholders, vendors, and engineers to solve problems and reduce fulfillment costs. Responsibilities include designing automated order fulfillment solutions, leading facility designs, identifying process improvements, and optimizing distribution center layouts and automation equipment. The engineer will also support business case justifications for new technology and leverage GenAI for task automation. Key qualifications include experience with AMRs, Robotics, ASRS, sortation systems, WCS/WES, WMS, PLCs, AutoCAD, and a BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Automation Engineer

The Automation Engineer brings technical experience in implementing and improving Automated Material Handling Systems and Technology within the fulfillment network. This role works closely with functional stakeholders, vendors, and other engineers to solve problems and reduce fulfillment costs.

You will …

Interface with external vendors and system integrators to design automated order fulfillment solutions. Work with top industry technology such as AMRs, Robotics, ASRS, sortation systems, etc.

Take the lead on designing distribution facilities, including new facilities, facility retrofits, conveyor changes, and other material handling equipment (MHE) changes.

Identify, define and implement process improvement opportunities.

Work with cross-functional team members to ensure their business needs are met by new system designs.

Become a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all engineering processes and technology within the fulfillment network.

Optimize Distribution Center layouts, material flows, Automation equipment, etc.

Support business case justification for new technology, CapEx purchases and process enhancements.

Leverage GenAI to automate time consuming tasks and improve internal processes.

You are…

Data-oriented and able to gather data to guide decision making and find opportunities for improvement.

Experienced in equipment selection, design, standards, performance improvement, statistics.

Able to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others.

Able to analyze and provide solutions for cost reduction through automation implementation and cost/benefit analysis.

A superior multi-tasker, and have the ability to meet concurrent project deadlines.

Known for delivering polished, high quality presentations and reports that influence and accelerate business decision making

Able to travel up to 25%, peaking up to 50% during project implementations.

You have…

BS Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar field required.

2+ years of engineering experience in multi-site industrial distribution, manufacturing, or processing environments.

AutoCAD proficiency required

Experience scoping and/or implementing automated equipment to reduce labor, error rate, and/or process inefficiencies.

Experience with using Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Experience with Warehouse Conveyance (Right Angle Transfers, MDR, Sortation, Spirals, etc.) including working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Hands-on mechanical aptitude and an ability to understand how equipment and systems operate.

Excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude, and approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization, up and down).

You’ll get…

Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role

Generous PTO and parental leave of up to 16 weeks

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)

Access to 6 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for minorities, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+

Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is growing exponentially year over year

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Texas Pay Range$74,250—$90,750 USDNewark, NJ Pay Range$85,500—$104,500 USDArizona Pay Range$74,250—$90,750 USD

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