Lead Automation Engineer, Logistics & Robotics

Coastal Elite Pro; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and continuous optimization of automation for transportation and warehousing operations.

You will specify and integrate automation systems including robotics, conveyors, sortation equipment, and control systems; develop PLC and WCS logic to ensure reliable operation; analyze data to improve throughput, accuracy, and safety; and collaborate with operations, IT, and external vendors to

Qualifications

• Strong automation engineering experience in logistics or industrial environments.
• Proficiency with PLC and WCS design and development.
• Expertise in system integration for robotics, material handling, and control platforms.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage vendor relationships.
• Data-driven problem solving with focus on safety and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation design, deployment, and optimization for transportation and warehousing operations.
• Specify and integrate automation systems including robotics, conveyors, sortation equipment, and control systems.
• Develop and implement PLC and WCS logic to ensure reliable operation.
• Use data to improve throughput, accuracy, and safety.
• Partner with operations, IT, and external vendors to deliver new sites and retrofits.
• Lead end-to-end automation projects from concept through implementation and go-live.
• Drive continuous improvement through analysis, tuning, and iterative enhancements.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC/WCS design

Robotics integration

Vendor management

Data-driven problem solving

Job description

Coastal Elite Pro in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and continuous optimization of automation for transportation and warehousing operations.

You will specify and integrate automation systems including robotics, conveyors, sortation equipment, and control systems; develop PLC and WCS logic to ensure reliable operation; analyze data to improve throughput, accuracy, and safety; and collaborate with operations, IT, and external vendors to