Senior Logistics Automation Engineer

GXO Logistics, Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation design, deployment and optimization in warehousing and transport operations.

You will specify robotics, conveyors, sortation and control systems, and develop PLC and WCS logic to improve throughput, accuracy and safety. This role partners with operations, IT and vendors, managing projects from concept to go-live and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls engineering.
• Strong PLC programming and industrial automation experience.
• Experience with robotics, conveyors, and sortation systems.
• Data-driven mindset for throughput and safety improvements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept to go-live.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment and optimization of automation in operations.
• Specify and integrate robotics, conveyors, sortation and control systems.
• Develop PLC and WCS logic to improve throughput and accuracy.
• Partner with operations, IT and vendors on new sites and retrofits.
• Manage projects from concept through go-live and drive improvements.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics integration

Conveyor systems

Sortation systems

WCS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls engineering

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.