Automation Systems Engineer

Utilize Industrial Engineering and Business Process/CI techniques to drive detailed automation facility design and testing efforts.

Ensure new facility success through testing of systems and automation that yield best practices and standardized operations.

Work with WMS Configuration and Training and Support teams whose purpose is to provide configuration solutions and WMS processes to maximize efficiency of work processes in office and warehouse floor.

Owner of all core automation documentation, including process flows and Descriptions of Operation.

What You'll Do :



* Partner within IT, Engineering, Operations, PMO and other cross-functional teams to support major, complex new automated business launches.


* Function as the Process Readiness workstream owner by leading the testing and deployment of automation designs including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Readiness Tests (ORT's)


* Support Integrated Detailed Design (IDD) and deeper engineering efforts with the Engineering Solutions teams to support supplier selection, WES/WCS software design, process layout and functional flow to blend the delivery of automation, workstations and human interaction.


* Support facility launches and go-live periods during ramp-up, typically 3-6 months, overseeing process and training rollout to operations; handoff all best practices, training documents, tools, automation commissioning/testing and tested systems to avoid disruption of service


* Partner with the WMS/LMS deployment team to complete the Gap analysis of the future WMS implementations to the WMS base configuration to identify process gaps of the approved processes during detailed design phase.

What You'll Need :



* Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Systems Engineering, or combination of related education and experience


* 5+ years of business systems experience


* Experience launching large systems and physical programs including WMS conversions, automation go-lives and/or labor management implementation


* Proficient computer skills, experience in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, AS400, data mining, SQL/database query/information extraction, RF Scanning and WMS/WFM & LMS systems


* Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time, including extended periods during go-live launches of new business; some international travel may be required.

What Could Set You Apart :



* Extensive Automation experience, especially in warehouse environments


* Technically advanced in implementing and managing warehouse systems and controls (WMS/WES) such as Red Prairie, JDA, Blue Yonder, Exacta, iQ Optimize, etc.


* Operations Management and leadership experience

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essent...