Senior Automation Engineer – 1st Shift

Jobtailor; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking an engineering leader to own the performance, throughput and reliability of a Geek+ GTP automation system in a 24/7 distribution environment. You will lead a 24/7 maintenance organization, train technicians, track uptime, coordinate repairs, and manage preventative maintenance and spare parts inventory.

Partner with Geek+ to implement continuous improvement initiatives, develop business cases, and drive 6S and operational excellence across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 2 years of engineering experience in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 production environment
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience preferred
• Experience with warehouse automation systems, including Geek+, GTP, AMRs, ASRS, or similar technologies
• Strong background in industrial engineering, facility design, labor management, and continuous improvement
• Customer-facing experience with operational performance reviews, project proposals, and business case development
• Lean Six Sigma, APICS, or related certifications preferred
• Availability for 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Ability to work in a 24/7 distribution environment

Responsibilities

• Own the performance, throughput, and reliability of a Geek+ Goods-to-Person (GTP) automation system operating in a 24/7 distribution environment
• Lead and support a 24/7 maintenance organization, including technician training, uptime tracking, repair management, preventative maintenance planning, spare parts inventory, contractor coordination, and vendor support management
• Partner with Geek+ to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including order prioritization, task strategy optimization, bin error skip logic, grid zoning enhancements, and other system performance improvements
• Serve as the primary customer-facing engineering representative
• Communicate downtime events, present improvement proposals, and build business cases demonstrating operational and financial value
• Analyze inventory profiles and develop strategies for moving high-velocity SKUs out of the automation system when operationally advantageous
• Develop processes and controls for specialized, high-value inventory with elevated shrink and liability exposure
• Lead facility layout and material flow improvements between automation, consolidation, and packing operations
• Drive site-wide 6S and operational excellence initiatives aligned with GXO standards
• Conduct detailed time studies, labor analyses, and productivity assessments
• Establish labor standards, improve efficiency, and support customer rate justifications
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on safety, quality, service, cost reduction, and continuous improvement

Skills

Performance management

Throughput optimization

Reliability engineering

Preventative maintenance planning

Labor standards

Time studies

Labor analyses

Continuous improvement

Inventory strategy

Material flow design

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Training and mentoring

Project proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalent related work or military experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Geek+ Automation Systems

GTP Technology

AMRs

ASRS

Job description

• • Own the performance, throughput, and reliability of a Geek+ Goods-to-Person (GTP) automation system operating in a 24/7 distribution environment
• • Lead and support a 24/7 maintenance organization, including technician training, uptime tracking, repair management, preventative maintenance planning, spare parts inventory, contractor coordination, and vendor support management
• • Partner with Geek+ to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including order prioritization, task strategy optimization, bin error skip logic, grid zoning enhancements, and other system performance improvements
• • Serve as the primary customer-facing engineering representative
• • Communicate downtime events, present improvement proposals, and build business cases demonstrating operational and financial value
• • Analyze inventory profiles and develop strategies for moving high-velocity SKUs out of the automation system when operationally advantageous
• • Develop processes and controls for specialized, high-value inventory with elevated shrink and liability exposure
• • Lead facility layout and material flow improvements between automation, consolidation, and packing operations
• • Drive site-wide 6S and operational excellence initiatives aligned with GXO standards
• • Conduct detailed time studies, labor analyses, and productivity assessments
• • Establish labor standards, improve efficiency, and support customer rate justifications
• • Lead cross-functional projects focused on safety, quality, service, cost reduction, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of engineering experience in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing or a related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 production environment
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience preferred
• Experience with warehouse automation systems, including Geek+, GTP, AMRs, ASRS, or similar technologies
• Strong background in industrial engineering, facility design, labor management, and continuous improvement
• Customer-facing experience with operational performance reviews, project proposals, and business case development
• Lean Six Sigma, APICS, or related certifications preferred
• Availability for 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Ability to work in a 24/7 distribution environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing automation systems within a 24/7 distribution environment, focusing on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. Proficient in engineering principles related to supply chain management, logistics, and warehouse automation technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Engineering Experience in Supply Chain Management
• Warehouse Automation Systems Experience
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Customer-Facing Engineering Skills
• Facility Design and Labor Management

Hard Skills

• Performance Management
• Throughput Optimization
• Reliability Engineering
• Preventative Maintenance Planning
• Labor Standards Establishment
• Time Studies and Labor Analyses
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Inventory Strategy Development
• Process Control Development
• Material Flow Improvement

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Project Proposal Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Training and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma
• APICS Certification
• ISO9001 Certification
• AS9100 Certification

Industry Keywords

• Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
• 24/7 Distribution Environment
• Operational Excellence
• 6S Methodology
• Warehouse Management

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Geek+ Automation Systems
• GTP Technology
• AMRs
• ASRS