Automation Engineer

HelloFresh

Irving +2 more

On-site

Who this role is best for

Industrial engineering professionals with AutoCAD proficiency and automation experience will find this role in material handling systems and distribution center design rewarding, particularly given the emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and travel requirements.

Best fit for

Candidates with a background in industrial or mechanical engineering and experience in automated material handling systems
— “technical experience in implementing and improving Automated Material Handling Systems”
Individuals who have led automation projects in distribution or manufacturing environments
— “Take the lead on designing distribution facilities, including new facilities, facility retrofits”
Professionals skilled in cross-functional collaboration and business case justification for automation
— “Work with cross-functional team members to ensure their business needs are met by new system designs”

Things to consider

Up to 50% travel may be required during project implementations
— “Able to travel up to 25%, peaking up to 50% during project implementations”
This role demands a balance between technical design and business impact analysis
— “Support business case justification for new technology, CapEx purchases and process enhancements”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in optimizing material flows and layouts in your resume and interviews
— “Optimize Distribution Center layouts, material flows, Automation equipment, etc.”
Demonstrate your ability to use GenAI to improve internal processes in your application materials
— “Leverage GenAI to automate time consuming tasks and improve internal processes”
Showcase your hands-on mechanical aptitude and understanding of system operations
— “Hands-on mechanical aptitude and an ability to understand how equipment and systems operate”
Emphasize your ability to deliver polished presentations and reports that influence decisions
— “Known for delivering polished, high quality presentations and reports that influence and accelerate business decision making”
Demonstrate your ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
— “A superior multi-tasker, and have the ability to meet concurrent project deadlines”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful automation implementation
optimized distribution center layouts

Typical background

engineering experienceautomation expertise

Skills & requirements

Required

Material Handling SystemsProcess ImprovementTeam CollaborationCost ReductionPresentation Skills

Preferred

Genai ApplicationCross-functional Coordination

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

Automation Engineer
The Automation Engineer brings technical experience in implementing and improving Automated Material Handling Systems and Technology within the fulfillment network. This role works closely with functional stakeholders, vendors, and other engineers to solve problems and reduce fulfillment costs.
You will …
Interface with external vendors and system integrators to design automated order fulfillment solutions. Work with top industry technology such as AMRs, Robotics, ASRS, sortation systems, etc.
Take the lead on designing distribution facilities, including new facilities, facility retrofits, conveyor changes, and other material handling equipment (MHE) changes.
Identify, define and implement process improvement opportunities.
Work with cross-functional team members to ensure their business needs are met by new system designs.
Become a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all engineering processes and technology within the fulfillment network.
Optimize Distribution Center layouts, material flows, Automation equipment, etc.
Support business case justification for new technology, CapEx purchases and process enhancements.
Leverage GenAI to automate time consuming tasks and improve internal processes.
You are…
Data-oriented and able to gather data to guide decision making and find opportunities for improvement.
Experienced in equipment selection, design, standards, performance improvement, statistics.
Able to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others.
Able 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
Able to travel up to 25%, peaking up to 50% during project implementations.
You have…
BS Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar field required.
2+ years of engineering experience in multi-site industrial distribution, manufacturing, or processing environments.
AutoCAD proficiency required
Experience scoping and/or implementing automated equipment to reduce labor, error rate, and/or process inefficiencies.
Experience with using Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
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.
Excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude, and approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization, up and down).
You’ll get…
Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
Generous PTO and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to 6 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for minorities, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is growing exponentially year over year
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.
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Source: HelloFresh careers