MHE Automation Architect

The Automation Architect will lead the organization in developing, maintaining and governing the Automation processes and Automation Interface Architecture across the entire organization.

This individual will work in promoting the automation design principles and standards.

This individual assists the business modelers and developers with the solutioning, design and development of automation processes, data and interfaces.

This individual provides leadership and guidance to the development teams on architectural practices and policies.

He or she will partner and collaborate with operations teams in coming up with agile and sustainable processes for the deployment and management of automated solutions across non-production and production environments.

What you'll do:


* Own IT and software solutions for automation site implementation including internal infrastructure and auxiliary systems integration.

Interface with EDI, Web, and Data Warehouse applications.


* Design & implement solutions related to complex warehouse automation systems and applications including WMS, WCS & WES for ASRS & Deep Lane Storage equipment.


* Lead the creation and evolution of the automation architecture.


* Lead and facilitate the creation and implementation of automation governance practices and other automation tools


* Work closely with the internal/external customer responsible to perform any tasks required as related to critical software and/or process alterations such as: solution design, software and process testing, systems configuration, process and information flow documentation maintenance, performing of UAT's, coordination of information distribution to site, etc.

What you'll need:


* Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience required


* Experience with implementing, configuring and maintaining enterprise software applications functionality such as WES/WCS, WMS, Distribution, Transportation, and Labor Management.

JDA/BY WMS is highly preferred.


* Needs to be a first-class problem solver - Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.

Able to boil complex problems down to their constituent elements, and then formulate and evaluate a range of alternative solutions.

Must have excellent conceptual design skills - an instinctive feel for which solutions 'fit' and which need rethinking.


* Must be able to travel up to 75% sometimes with little notice

What Could Set You Apart:


* Familiarity with XML and other integration platforms and experience and/or knowledge of FMEA, ITIL, COBIT, ISO, and Project Management Methodologies


* Experience in JDA platforms/languages, MOCA, Java, etc.

is a benefit


* Experience in PLC technologies like Rockwell, Siemens, etc.

is a benefit


* Knowledge IT Infrastructure such as networking, servers, data centers, higher availability and disaster recovery (HA&DR)


* Relevant programming experience preferred...