Senior Automation Engineer - Data-Driven MHS & Robotics

HelloFresh; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company equity plan

Generous PTO

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on HelloFresh meals

ERGs

Dynamic, growth-driven environment

Job summary

HelloFresh in Newark, NJ seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and improve automated material handling within the fulfillment network. You will partner with vendors and engineers to solve complex problems and reduce fulfillment costs with minimal direction.

You will lead data analytics efforts, build operations dashboards, and optimize layouts and equipment. Travel up to 25% (up to 50% during implementations) as projects demand.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years engineering experience in multi-site environments.
• 5+ years experience with SQL (Snowflake, MSSQL) and data visualization tools.
• Experience with simulation software (FlexSim) and MOST modeling.
• Experience with WCS/WES and WMS systems.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment/systems.

Responsibilities

• Interface with vendors and system integrators to design automated order fulfillment solutions (AMRs, robotics, ASRS, sortation).
• Lead data analytics efforts for automation and material handling; create dashboards.
• Analyze data and provide actionable insights; measure success.
• Optimize DC layouts, material flows, and automation equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business needs.
• Support business case justification for new technology and CapEx.

Skills

Data-driven

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Cost reduction

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar

Tools

SQL (Snowflake, MSSQL)

Tableau

Grafana

FlexSim

WCS/WES

WMS

Job description

HelloFresh in Newark, NJ seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and improve automated material handling within the fulfillment network. You will partner with vendors and engineers to solve complex problems and reduce fulfillment costs with minimal direction.

You will lead data analytics efforts, build operations dashboards, and optimize layouts and equipment. Travel up to 25% (up to 50% during implementations) as projects demand.