Lead Logistics Automation Engineer – Robotics & PLC

GXO Logistics, Inc; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc seeks 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, develop PLC and WCS logic, and use data to improve throughput, accuracy and safety. You’ll partner with operations, IT and vendors to deliver new sites and retrofits, manage projects from concept through go-live, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading automation projects in warehousing or transportation.
• Strong PLC programming and control systems design skills.
• Ability to partner with operations, IT and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment and optimization of automation in warehousing and transportation
• Develop PLC and WCS logic for new and retrofitted sites
• Drive continuous improvement using data to increase throughput and safety
• Collaborate with operations, IT and vendors from concept to go-live

Skills

Robotics integration

PLC programming

Conveyor systems

WCS logic

Data-driven optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SCADA/WCS

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc seeks 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, develop PLC and WCS logic, and use data to improve throughput, accuracy and safety. You’ll partner with operations, IT and vendors to deliver new sites and retrofits, manage projects from concept through go-live, and drive continuous improvement.