Senior Warehouse Project Engineer

Brooksource; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 214,906,000 - 228,682,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is recruiting a Senior Warehouse Project Engineer for a major pharmaceutical manufacturing client in Indianapolis, IN. This 12-month contract role is fully on-site, paying $75-$80 per hour (W-2).

The engineer leads automation projects—AGV expansion, RFID integration, ASRS enhancements—within a highly automated warehouse setting, ensuring uninterrupted operations and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years in industrial manufacturing, warehouse automation, or automation engineering.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation-focused capital projects from design through implementation.
• Coordinate with vendors, including Dematic, on system upgrades and integration.
• Support wood pallets elimination and pallet exchange initiatives in warehouse operations.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and support CQV, testing, and startup activities.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure operational readiness and deployment.

Skills

PLC systems

HMIs

RFID systems

Barcode scanners

Vision systems

Material handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

RFID systems

Barcode scanners

Vision systems

Job description

Title: Senior Warehouse Project Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Schedule: Fully on-site (8am-5pm M-F/ 1-2 Saturdays a month on call)

Employment Type: 12-month contract (intention to convert)

Pay: $75-80hr (W-2)

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Client| Warehouse Engineering & Automation

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Warehouse Project Engineer to support a major warehouse modernization and expansion initiative within a highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will be a key contributor to several strategic projects including warehouse automation upgrades, AGV fleet expansion, RFID integration, ASRS enhancements, and a site-wide wood pallet elimination strategy.

The engineer will work within the Warehouse Engineering group supporting a complex material handling operation responsible for delivering components to assembly and packaging lines while also managing finished goods storage and distribution. This individual will serve as a technical lead for automation-focused projects and play a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted warehouse operations.

What You'll Be Working On

Warehouse Expansion & Automation

• Support a multi-year warehouse modernization initiative involving:
• Expansion of AGV fleet
• New automation installations
• Material flow optimization
• Lead automation-focused capital projects from design through implementation.
• Coordinate with vendors, including Dematic, on system upgrades and integration activities.
• Lead portions of a corporate initiative to eliminate wood pallets from manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Support implementation of plastic pallet systems and pallet exchange equipment.
• Evaluate material flow impacts and troubleshoot system interactions with packaging, assembly, and warehouse operations.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure operational readiness and successful deployment.

RFID & Material Tracking

• Drive RFID implementation initiatives.
• Support integration of scanners, cameras, vision systems, and material tracking technologies.
• Improve inventory visibility and warehouse efficiency through automation solutions.

Operational Support

• Troubleshoot automation issues impacting material movement and warehouse performance.
• Support CQV, testing, validation, and startup activities.
• Participate in on-call support as needed for critical warehouse operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or related).
• 5+ years of engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, warehouse automation, logistics, or automation engineering environments.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through execution.
• Strong automation troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with:
• PLCs
• HMIs
• RFID systems
• Barcode scanners
• Vision systems
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Rockwell Automation PLC experience.
• AGV exposure.
• ASRS experience.
• SCADA or Ignition experience.
• SQL or data analytics experience.
• Pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing experience.
• Material handling, logistics, warehouse automation, or distribution center experience.

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.