Warehouse Automation Specialist

leading-edge; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge is seeking an experienced Warehouse Automation Specialist to design, implement, and maintain automation solutions for our warehouse operations in Toronto, Ontario. The role focuses on robotics, conveyor systems, and AS/RS, with integration to the WMS for seamless data exchange.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehouse automation, strong analytical and collaboration skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse automation, robotics, and software integration.
• Experience with integrating automation systems with WMS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement automation solutions for warehouse operations, including robotic picking and packing systems, conveyor systems, and AS/RS.
• Integrate automation systems with our warehouse management system (WMS) to ensure seamless data exchange and efficient warehouse operations.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automation systems to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and IT, to ensure successful implementation and maintenance of automation solutions.
• Develop and implement automation standards and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across warehouse operations.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in warehouse automation to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Skills

Warehouse automation

Robotics

Software integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

WMS integration platforms

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Automation Specialist to design, implement, and maintain automation solutions for our warehouse operations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in warehouse automation, robotics, and software integration.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, test, and implement automation solutions for warehouse operations, including robotic picking and packing systems, conveyor systems, and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).

2. Integrate automation systems with our warehouse management system (WMS) to ensure seamless data exchange and efficient warehouse operations.

3. Troubleshoot and maintain automation systems to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.

4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and IT, to ensure successful implementation and maintenance of automation solutions.

5. Develop and implement automation standards and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across warehouse operations.

6. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in warehouse automation to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.

2. 5+ years of experience in warehouse automation, robotics, and software integration.

3. Strong knowledge of automation systems, including robotic picking and packing systems, conveyor systems, and AS/RS.

4. Experience with integrating automation systems with WMS.

5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and maintain automation systems.

6. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.