Senior Automation Engineer - Data-Driven Fulfillment

HelloFresh; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Equity plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

ERGs and inclusive culture

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Automated Material Handling Systems within our fulfillment network. You will work with vendors and engineers to solve problems and reduce costs with minimal direction.

You will lead data analytics efforts, develop productivity dashboards, and leverage GenAI to automate tasks. The role involves travel and cross-functional collaboration to ensure business needs are met by new system designs.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar field required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in multi-site industrial environments.
• Experience with SQL (Snowflake, MSSQL) and advanced data visualization tools.
• Experience with simulation software (FlexSim) and MOST modeling.
• Experience with WCS/WES and WMS systems.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment operation.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with vendors and system integrators to design automated order fulfillment solutions.
• Lead data analytics efforts for Automation and Material Handling systems.
• Analyze large data sets and provide actionable insights; develop dashboards.
• Optimize DC layouts, material flows, and automation equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business needs with new designs.
• Support business case justification for new technology and CapEx.
• Translate technical information into clear documentation and presentations.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL

Automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentations

Education

BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

MSSQL

Tableau

Grafana

FlexSim

Job description

HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Automated Material Handling Systems within our fulfillment network. You will work with vendors and engineers to solve problems and reduce costs with minimal direction.

You will lead data analytics efforts, develop productivity dashboards, and leverage GenAI to automate tasks. The role involves travel and cross-functional collaboration to ensure business needs are met by new system designs.