Senior Automation Engineer – 24/7 GTP & CI

GXO Logistics, Inc; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc., in California, seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to own performance of a Geek+ GTP system in a 24/7 distribution setting. You will lead a 24/7 maintenance team, coordinate with Geek+ for improvements, and present business cases for operational value.

You will analyze inventory, optimize storage and picking, and drive facility layout and labor efficiency while upholding GXO standards and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of engineering experience in supply chain, logistics, warehousing or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 production 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, etc.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing engineering representative, communicating downtime events, presenting improvement proposals, and building business cases that demonstrate operational and financial value.
• Analyze inventory profiles and develop strategies to move high-velocity SKUs out of the automation system when advantageous.
• Develop processes and controls for high-value inventory with elevated shrink/liability exposure.
• Lead facility layout and material flow improvements to improve safety and productivity.
• Drive site-wide 6S and operational excellence initiatives.
• Conduct detailed time studies, labor analyses, and productivity assessments to establish labor standards and justify customer rates.
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on safety, quality, service, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Industrial engineering

Lean Six Sigma

APICS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Geek+ GTP

AMRs

ASRS

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc., in California, seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to own performance of a Geek+ GTP system in a 24/7 distribution setting. You will lead a 24/7 maintenance team, coordinate with Geek+ for improvements, and present business cases for operational value.

You will analyze inventory, optimize storage and picking, and drive facility layout and labor efficiency while upholding GXO standards and safety guidelines.