Lead Automation Engineer

Lead Automation Engineer

The Lead Automation Engineer brings highly technical experience in designing implementing and improving Automation systems within the fulfillment network. This role works closely with functional stakeholders vendors and other engineers to solve ambiguous problems autonomously.

You will

• Principal point of contact with external vendors and system integrators to develop automated order fulfillment solutions utilizing top industry technology such as AMRs Robotics ASRS sortation systems etc.
• Lead the design effort for implementing new technology within a distribution center; including creating detailed Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and requirements documentation to ensure a cohesive end-to-end design.
• Lead data analytic efforts for designing and measuring success for Automation projects. Ability to extract clear and concise outputs from messy inputs.
• Strong experience with optimizing Distribution Center layouts material flows Automation equipment etc.
• Work autonomously with cross-functional team members to ensure their business needs are met by new system designs.
• Owner of business case justification for new technology and/or CapEx purchases
• Coach and mentor for junior engineers and team members improving their technical and soft skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into simple documentation and presentations independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills professional attitude and approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization up and down).

You are

• An influential technical leader with interpersonal skills professional attitude and approach and has the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization.
• An expert in equipment selection design standards performance improvement statistics.
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others.
• Ability 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

• BS Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or similar field required.
• 8 years of engineering experience in multi-site industrial distribution manufacturing or processing environments preferred
• 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.
• Experience with using Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Experience with SQL (Snowflake MSSQL) and advanced data visualization tools (Tableau Grafana etc.)
• Experience with AutoCAD

Youll get

• Competitive hourly rate 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh Green Chef Everyplate and Factor)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees including those pertaining to BIPOC women veterans parents and LGBTQ
• Inclusive collaborative and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

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.