Industrial Engineer - Sort Technology Design & Modelling

FedEx Europe; Leça do Balio; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Europe is seeking an Industrial Engineer for Sort Technology Design & Modelling to design and implement new material handling equipment and upgrade existing systems. You will create specifications, support contracting, and ensure adherence to design principles while solving complex problems.

With at least 2 years of experience in mechanical systems engineering, PLC/IPC controls, you will coordinate across IT, Operations and external vendors. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of working experience.
• Mechanical systems engineering with PLC and IPC controls.
• Ability to manage complex mechanical system implementations with IT & Operations.
• Coordinate with sort technology vendors and FedEx entities.
• Fluent English communications, and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of new material handling equipment and upgrades of existing.
• Create functional specifications and provide technical inputs for contracting the technology.
• Challenge the status quo.
• Design and support operating models for operations technology.
• Enforce FedEx Design Principles.
• Ensure that system problems are identified, explored and resolved.
• Maintain accurate system documentation.
• Bring new techniques and technologies into the team.

Skills

Mechanical systems

PLC knowledge

IPC-based controls

English communication

Travel readiness

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

PLC controls

IPC-based controls

Job description

• Enforce FedEx Design Principles.

Design and implementation of new material handling equipment and upgrades of existing.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Industrial Engineer - Sort Technology Design & Modelling.

Who we are:

FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design and implementation of new systems, and support existing systems to meet business growth and changing business requirements.
• Create functional specifications and provide technical inputs for contracting the technology.
• Challenge the status quo.
• Design and support the implementation of operating models for operations technology.
• Enforce FedEx Design Principles.
• Ensure that system problems are identified, explored and resolved.
• Be accurate in creating and maintaining system documentation.
• Bringing new techniques and technologies into the team.

What Do You Bring With You

• Minimum 2 years of working experience.
• Mechanical systems engineering including knowledge on system controls such as PLCs and iPC based machine controls.
• Must be able to manage complex mechanical system implementations, including work with other teams involved such as IT and Operations.
• Must be able to manage multiple handshake points between sort technology vendors and various FedEx entities involved in projects.
• Knowledge of transportation and logistics industry is an advantage.
• Experience in Engineering is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate and present at all levels within an international organization, both written and verbal in native and English language.
• Ability to independently set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals and track progress.
• Understanding of industrial infrastructure concepts.
• Knowledge of PLC and system network.
• Analytical thinker with a creative and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Flexible, no "nine-to-five" mentality including ability and willingness to travel for up to 20% of the time.

What Do We Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge.
• Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract).
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations.
• Employee reduced-rate shipping.
• Great career opportunities.
• FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join FedEx.

FedEx se fundó siguiendo la filosofía de que las personas son lo principal, una actitud que nos tomamos muy en serio. Ofrecemos oportunidades de empleo equitativas y estamos comprometidos con una plantilla inclusiva y diversa con oportunidades de desarrollo para todos.

Nuestra compañía

FedEx es una de las compañías de transporte exprés más grandes del mundo y ha sido elegida sistemáticamente como una de las 10 empresas más admiradas del planeta por la revista Fortune. Cada día FedEx cumple las expectativas de sus clientes con soluciones comerciales y de transporte, y ofrece servicio en más de 220 países y territorios en todo el mundo. Logramos prestar servicio con esta red internacional gracias a los excelentes miembros que componen el equipo de FedEx, encargados de que cada experiencia con FedEx sea excepcional.

Nuestra filosofía

La filosofía Personas-Servicio-Beneficio describe los principios que rigen todas las decisiones, políticas o actividades de FedEx. FedEx se preocupa por las personas que integran su plantilla y ellas, a su vez, ofrecen el impecable servicio exigido por nuestros clientes, que nos proporcionan el beneficio necesario para garantizar nuestro futuro. El elemento esencial que convierte a la filosofía Personas-Servicio-Beneficio en la fuerza positiva que es para la compañía radica allí donde cerramos el círculo y devolvemos dichos beneficios al negocio e invertimos en nuestra gente.

Nuestro éxito en el sector se debe a nuestros trabajadores. Mediante la filosofía Personas-Servicio-Beneficio, nuestro entorno de trabajo anima a que los miembros de los equipos sean innovadores a la hora de ofrecer un servicio de la mayor calidad posible a nuestros clientes. Nos preocupamos por su bienestar y valoramos sus aportaciones a la compañía.

Nuestra cultura

Nuestra cultura es importante por muchas razones y hacemos que cobre vida deliberadamente a través de nuestro comportamiento, nuestras acciones y nuestras actividades en cada rincón del mundo. La cultura y los valores de FedEx llevan siendo la piedra

A pesar de que otras compañías puedan copiar nuestros sistemas, infraestructura y procesos, nuestra cultura nos hace únicos y es, con frecuencia, un factor diferenciador en nuestra competencia y desarrollo en el mercado internacional actual.

Igualdad, oportunidades y diversidad (EO&D)

En FedEx, nuestro mayor activo son las personas. Estamos comprometidos con la creación de una fuerza laboral diversa, equitativa e inclusiva, y ofrecemos igualdad de oportunidades, trato justo y respeto a todas las personas, independientemente de quiénes sean. Le animamos a presentar su candidatura incluso si considera que su experiencia no se ajusta a todos los aspectos descritos en la oferta, ya que podría ser exactamente la persona que necesitamos para este puesto u otra oportunidad.

No toleramos ninguna forma de discriminación ni acoso por motivos de raza, color de piel, origen étnico, nacionalidad, religión, sexo, edad, información genética, ciudadanía, discapacidad, estado civil, embarazo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión de género o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes y normativas nacionales e internacionales. Proporcionamos adaptaciones razonables a los miembros de nuestro equipo y a terceros para garantizar la igualdad de acceso, la inclusión y la equidad en todas las características protegidas.