Process Engineer - Automation and Controls (Milford, CT)

FCP Euro Inc.; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative automotive parts retailer is looking for an Automation and Controls Process Engineer to enhance their warehouse control and automation systems. This role involves collaborating with operations to design and improve material handling systems, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Ideal candidates will possess a strong electrical systems background, a degree in a relevant field, and experience in automation programming. Join a dynamic team that values customer service and technological advancement, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company with a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical systems and automation is required.
• Experience in programming with automation systems is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system designs and automation solutions for distribution.
• Drive continuous improvement culture within operations and supply chain.
• Provide technical support and ensure solutions are implemented on budget.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Automation

Process Control Systems

Supply Chain Knowledge

Project Management

Continuous Improvement Methods

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Engineering, or Computer Science

Master's Degree in Science, Engineering, or Statistics

Tools

PanelView

LabView

Factory Talk

Studio 5000

AutoCAD (Electrical)

SolidWorks

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Job description

FCP Euro is seeking an Automation and Controls Process Engineer to join its Process Engineering / Continuous Improvement team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with DC Operations to design, source, install, commission, and improve warehouse control, automation, and material handling systems. A strong background in electrical systems, automation, process control systems, and relevant standards & codes is required. Experience in supply chain is preferred, but not essential.

FCP Euro is an online automotive parts retailer headquartered in Milford, Connecticut. FCP stands for "Foreign Car Parts," and we specialize in replacement parts for European vehicles. In the past 10 years, FCP Euro has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies list eight times. Customer service is deeply rooted in our core values. FCP Euro is a customer and technology company, and this unique blended culture has yielded outstanding results worthy of reward and recognition. We are devoted to developing and maintaining user-friendly and accurate automotive catalogs. We have an incredible enthusiasm for what we do, and we are always looking for ways to grow, learn, and improve.

This is an on-site role and you may choose to work either at the Milford, CT, or Mesa, AZ location. Hybrid options may be available based on business requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Control systems and Automation: As the primary owner for developing control system design and automation solutions for distribution operations, you will:

1. Provide technical support to internal and external customers
2. Create and drive MHE/automation system performance KPIs
3. Ensure that solutions are implemented accurately and within budget by understanding FCP Euro’s design requirements and addressing design parameters and engineering problems
4. Program new and modify existing conveyor systems
5. Reprogram automation systems for engineering changes and improvements
6. Provide system installation support and on-site start-up and debugging for both hardware and software

Drive a continuous improvement culture with DC Operations and Supply Chain:

1. Be an expert in the supply chain process, understand the impact on DC operations, and provide insights on future improvements.
2. Employ continuous improvement methods, such as visual management, Kaizens, and value stream mapping
3. Continuously monitor and improve processes, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
4. Provide single-threaded ownership for process improvement projects, resolves issues, ensures success, and drives safety. Define equipment/parts, conduct cost/time estimation, and assist with documentation.
5. Clearly express ideas and concerns, actively seek and share information, and present effectively in group settings.

Key Performance Indicators for Success (KPIs):

1. Improve MHE uptime KPIs
2. Investment and commissioning automation and showing the expected ROIs
3. Reducing Cost per Order / Cost per Shipment through process improvements
4. Improve customer experience by improving on-time shipment and delivery, reduction in shipping errors / damages

Experience and Skill requirements:

1. Experience in distribution/fulfillment, warehousing, and logistics preferred
2. Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other quant field required
3. Master degree in Science, Engineering, Statistics preferred
4. Experience or certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) preferred but not required
5. Requires experience in architecting, testing, documenting, and troubleshooting MHE, electrical, and warehouse automation systems
6. Requires multi-year industry experience programming with PanelView, LabView, Factory Talk, Studio 5000, AutoCAD (electrical), SolidWorks, or similar
7. Requires advanced working knowledge of PLC logic and controls (RSLogix, Siemens, GE, or equivalent)
8. Requires experience working with data + data tools (Python, R, SQL, Matlab, SAS, or similar)
9. Preferred to have experience of building out business insight dashboards (Grafana, Sigma, Tableau, PowerBI, or similar)
10. Willing and able to travel to all domestic sites

Compensation:

This is an exempt role with a base salary of $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience, with a total compensation opportunity of $87,400 to $131,000 annually.

FCP Euro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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