Robotics Automation Project Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Design and enhance Goods-to-Person warehouse solutions, which encompass AS/RS, shuttle systems, robotic storage, conveyors, and order fulfillment technologies.

• Evaluate customer operational data to create warehouse layouts, system sizing, and recommendations for future automation states.

• Develop functional specifications, process flows, and documentation for implementation.

• Assist in system simulations and throughput modeling.

• Configure, support, and improve Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

• Work collaboratively with software developers to integrate automation equipment with enterprise systems.

• Aid in API integrations, database validation, and software testing.

• Resolve software and automation issues during the implementation and production support phases.

• Create dashboards, KPIs, and operational reports to assess warehouse performance.

• Construct data validation and analytics workflows that enhance customer data quality.

• Examine inventory movement, order profiles, storage utilization, and productivity metrics.

• Support demand planning and scenario modeling for anticipated warehouse expansion.

• Assist with equipment commissioning and customer go-lives.

• Conduct system testing and validation before deployment.

• Provide customer training and operational assistance during implementation.

• Identify opportunities to enhance warehouse performance through software improvements and process optimization.

• Assess new automation technologies and propose implementation strategies.

• Develop best practices for warehouse operations and automation efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in warehouse automation, material handling, or Goods-to-Person systems.

• Familiarity with automated fulfillment technologies such as AS/RS, shuttle systems, Goods-to-Person robotics, conveyor systems, and sortation systems.

• Experience in supporting WMS, WCS, or WES platforms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in interpreting warehouse operational data.

• Exceptional communication skills for customer-facing interactions.

• Willingness to travel for customer implementations as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Professional development

• Equipment allowances