Lead Automation Engineer – Robotics & Warehouse Systems

GXO Logistics; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, deployment and optimization of automation in our transportation and warehousing operations. You will specify and integrate robotics, conveyors, sortation, and control systems, and develop PLC and WCS logic.

You will partner with operations, IT and vendors to deliver new sites and retrofits, manage projects from concept through go-live, and drive continuous improvement across global sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment and optimization of automation in transportation and warehousing operations.
• Specify and integrate robotics, conveyors, sortation, and control systems.
• Develop PLC and WCS logic.
• Use data to improve throughput, accuracy and safety.
• Partner with operations, IT and vendors to deliver new sites and retrofits.
• Manage projects from concept through go-live.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Job description

GXO Logistics is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, deployment and optimization of automation in our transportation and warehousing operations. You will specify and integrate robotics, conveyors, sortation, and control systems, and develop PLC and WCS logic.

You will partner with operations, IT and vendors to deliver new sites and retrofits, manage projects from concept through go-live, and drive continuous improvement across global sites.