Lead Warehouse Design & Automation Engineer

FITS, LLC; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS is seeking a senior design-focused engineer to lead warehouse design concepts, layouts, and specifications within pharma/biotech facilities. You will oversee design execution through construction and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes optimizing material flow, implementing automation like ASRS/AGV, and aligning with site infrastructure and overall facility strategy. Strong GMP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Supply Chain and 8+ years of pharma/large‑scale facility design experience.
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience in GMP or regulated environments and warehouse automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of warehouse design concepts, layouts, and specifications.
• Oversee design execution across all phases (conceptual, basic, detailed design, construction support).
• Ensure alignment between warehouse design, site infrastructure, and overall facility strategy.
• Coordinate with A/E firms and multidisciplinary teams to integrate all warehouse elements.
• Define and optimize warehouse layouts for receiving, storage, shipping, and special zones.
• Collaborate with automation teams on ASRS, AGV pathways, and conveyor/pallet handling.
• Act as the interface between Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality & Compliance, and Construction teams.
• Support development of design schedules and budget alignment for warehouse scope.

Skills

Warehouse design

Project coordination

GMP experience

Automation/Robotics familiarity

Materials handling optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Supply Chain

Job description

FITS is seeking a senior design-focused engineer to lead warehouse design concepts, layouts, and specifications within pharma/biotech facilities. You will oversee design execution through construction and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes optimizing material flow, implementing automation like ASRS/AGV, and aligning with site infrastructure and overall facility strategy. Strong GMP experience preferred.