Senior Distribution Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated systems for use in diverse dedicated or mixed client environments
• Lead collaborative discussions between departments and key stakeholders to determine automation feasibility short and long term
• Create detailed road maps to guide automation projects from conception to final implementation
• Aid with training and developing engineering staff through on-the-job training, review of work studies, and providing feedback for system improvement
• Perform more comprehensive engineering analytics and system reviews, such as collecting, reviewing, and analyzing data, forecasts, and related information
• Develop layouts, capacity, equipment, and validation plans
• Prepare presentations for senior management regarding recommendations of studies and projects; may assist with presenting information
• Lead and/or develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, contracts, and related materials
• Identify and deliver on project milestones, communicate with stakeholders, remove complex obstacles, and ensure a variety of resources are available
• Develop specialized or more comprehensive metrics and goals for programs, oversee performance, and work with staff when potential problems are identified to bring to resolution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in Engineering, Supply Chain Automation, Robotics, or related fields
• Experience with technology including but not limited to AMRs, AGVs, conveyance types, robotic arms, scanners, put walls, etc.
• Knowledge of healthcare logistics and distribution including cold chain, controlled substance, and dangerous goods storage and processing
• Experience with healthcare clients including pharmaceuticals, medical device, nutraceuticals, animal health, and vaccines
• Understanding of implementation objectives, project planning, and one's role within a project
• Knowledge of common financial terms and calculations
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; explains the relationship of effective writing to business objectives
• Ability to identify/creates routine and complex work methods/processes/flows to analyze; describes the basic steps in analysis of data related to people, technology, or information
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access, Teams, OneNote, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) & AutoCAD
• Experience in Industrial Engineering and implementations (5 to 10 years’ experience preferred)
• Understanding of IT systems (WMS, WES, WCS) design and functionality