Distribution Automation Lead: AMR & Warehouse Go-Live

Power Design, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer - Distribution to own the DC, warehouse, and related distribution automation deployments.

You will lead AMR implementations, manage vendor selections, and work on-site from commissioning to go-live, integrating with WMS and OT data layers. You will collaborate with Operations leadership and the Integration Engineer to size AMR fleets, plan layouts, and ensure smooth go-lives in live DC environments, while upholding Power Design's values of

Qualifications

• 5+ years in warehouse or distribution automation engineering with live deployments.
• Hands-on experience with AMR systems (Locus, Fetch, MiR or equivalent).
• Experience commissioning AMR fleets.
• Familiar with conveyor/sortation and DC material flow design.
• Knowledge of WMS integration with automation.
• Ability to work on-site during go-lives and deployments.

Responsibilities

• Own automation deployment in DC and warehouse environments - AMR systems, conveyor and sortation, and related material handling technologies.
• Serve as the embedded technical lead during all distribution domain deployments.
• You are on-site, working alongside operations and vendor teams, from commissioning through go-live.
• Lead greenfield automation design for a new warehouse, including layout planning, AMR fleet sizing, and workflow integration with WMS.
• Partner with the Integration Engineer to connect all distribution automation systems to Oracle Fusion WMS and the OT data layer.
• Evaluate AMR and warehouse automation vendors.
• Know the difference between a strong product and a strong sales pitch.
• Support capital investment cases with distribution-specific scope, cost, and timeline inputs.
• Build relationships with DC and logistics operations leadership - you are their technical partner.

Skills

Automation engineering

AMR deployment

Conveyor systems

WMS integration

Operational communication

Tools

AMR platforms (Locus, Fetch, MiR)

Job description

Power Design, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer - Distribution to own the DC, warehouse, and related distribution automation deployments.

You will lead AMR implementations, manage vendor selections, and work on-site from commissioning to go-live, integrating with WMS and OT data layers. You will collaborate with Operations leadership and the Integration Engineer to size AMR fleets, plan layouts, and ensure smooth go-lives in live DC environments, while upholding Power Design's values of