Senior Automation Engineer- Warehouse

As a Senior Automation Engineer- Warehouse, you will be accountable for providing the necessary direction and leadership to ensure technical success and technical performance across our Packing and Warehouse Automation platforms. In this role, you will significantly define our Automation Program and Warehouse Material Handling future concepts, including preparation for regional scalability and standardization.

 

In this position, you will lead and shape the future of our Automation Program and Warehouse Material Handling initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to develop and implement innovative automation projects that enhance productivity, safety, and quality across multiple locations. In this role, you can work from our Battle Creek, Michigan, or Chicago, IL headquarters or any major plant locations: Cary, North Carolina; Jackson, Tennessee; Rome, Georgia; Grand Rapids, Michigan. Travel to our project locations is estimated at 30%—50%.

 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

 

• Project Execution – Develop initial scopes, ballpark cost, charters, stage gate reviews, business alignment, technical specifications, operational performance criteria, and final cost estimates, and assist installation and equipment startup of warehouse and distribution center-related capital projects. Work with ‘Global Technology Owners’ to identify and align standard equipment menu’s for Packaging/Warehouse Equipment types and operating principles. Lead automation/warehouse/distribution center Communities of Practice.
• Partnering with the Business – Build partnerships with our Supply Chain, Engineering & KWS (“K” Work Systems) teams to identify the opportunities where Warehouse and Material Handling Automation can add value, increase productivity & reduce risk. Balance creative, non-constrained concepts for the ‘Automated Material Handling Lines of the future’ with practical experience and data-based decisions to identify opportunities to increase productivity across the existing install base.
• Enhance Technology Performance & Standardization – Develop key strategic relationships with OEMs. Define and align global standards for Packaging and Warehouse Automation. Lead breakthrough technology development.

We’re Looking for Someone With

 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 8-10+ years of technical experience with relevant Technology OR Significant technical experience 10+ years with relevant technology
• Experience driving transformational change within manufacturing environments df
• Experience working closely with engineering/operations/maintenance functions in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work globally, guiding and influencing across all regional teams and many capital projects

Compensation

 

The annual salary range is $130,500 - $171,255, depending on various factors such as location, experience, and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

 

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through February 26, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back to you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring proc