Automation & Warehouse Deployment Engineer

Meta Careers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Automated Warehouse Operations Engineer to lead the end-to-end launch and operation of new automated warehouses. You will own new-site standups, ensure optimal space utilization, MHE integration, automation readiness, and compliance with Meta standards.

This role drives layout decisions, capacity planning, and supports centralized growth across warehouses, data centers, and POP/Hut networks, with up to 50% travel for on-site stand-ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in warehouse/distribution center design, industrial engineering, or facility layout.
• Experience creating 2D/3D CAD layouts (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or equivalent).
• Experience specifying storage media (pallet racks, shelving) and material handling equipment.
• Willingness to work on-site and travel to new-site stand-ups (up to 50%).
• Experience designing automated or robotics-enabled warehouses (ASRS, AMRs, conveyance).
• Experience with greenfield stand-up and WMS configuration.
• Knowledge of SOX inventory controls, HAZMAT, and FAI requirements.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development and integrating AI tools to optimize workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end launch and operation of all new automated warehouses.
• Drive layout and capacity decisions for efficient space utilization.
• Support centralized warehouse growth across networks and sites.

Skills

Industrial engineering

CAD layouts (2D/3D)

MHE & storage media

Capacity & flow analysis

On-site with travel 50%

Robotics/automation design

Greenfield stand-up & WMS

SOX/Hazmat/FAI knowledge

PM / PMP experience

AI tool integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

WMS tools

AI tooling orchestration

Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced Automated Warehouse Operations Engineer to lead the end-to-end launch and operation of new automated warehouses. You will own new-site standups, ensure optimal space utilization, MHE integration, automation readiness, and compliance with Meta standards.

This role drives layout decisions, capacity planning, and supports centralized growth across warehouses, data centers, and POP/Hut networks, with up to 50% travel for on-site stand-ups.