Senior Automation Engineer - Warehouse & Logistics Systems

GXO Logistics, Inc; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, deployment and optimization of automation in our transportation and warehousing operations. You will specify and integrate robotics, conveyors, sortation, and control systems, develop PLC and WCS logic, and use data to improve throughput, accuracy and safety.

You’ll partner with operations, IT and vendors to deliver new sites and retrofits, manage projects from concept through go-live, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with automation focus or related field.
• Experience designing and deploying automated systems in logistics is preferred.
• Strong PLC programming and control-system development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment and optimization of automation in warehousing and transport.
• Specify and integrate robotics, conveyors, and sortation systems.
• Develop PLC and WCS logic for operations.
• Use data to improve throughput, accuracy and safety.
• Partner with operations, IT and vendors for site projects.
• Manage projects from concept through go-live and drive improvements.

Skills

Automation design

Robotics integration

PLC programming

WCS logic

Data analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional collab

Conveyor systems

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

HMI

Robotics hardware

Job description

GXO Logistics is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, deployment and optimization of automation in our transportation and warehousing operations. In this role, you will specify and integrate robotics, conveyors, sortation, and control systems, develop PLC and WCS logic, and use data to improve throughput, accuracy and safety. You’ll partner with operations, IT and vendors to deliver new sites and retrofits, manage projects from concept through go-live, and drive continuous improvement. GXO offers a performance-driven, collaborative culture with global exposure, career growth and the chance to shape the future of logistics.