Sr Automation Engineer

Resideo; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer to drive the automation strategy across Distribution Centers. This role involves evaluating automation opportunities, implementing systems, and leading a team to optimize operations while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance

Opportunities for professional and personal development

Innovation and creative idea implementation

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Industrial Engineering or Automation.
• 4+ years managing Automation systems in distribution.
• 2+ years designing with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement automation opportunities in distribution centers.
• Design and improve processes for better efficiency and cost reduction.
• Mentor site leaders in automation execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Resideo Sr. Automation Engineer will drive the planning, vision, and execution of the automation strategy across Distribution Centers in the network. This Automation expert will partner with key stakeholders to manage and improve current processes to support a dynamic organization. You will manage DC automation and prioritize utilizing human capital and technical resources for various automation projects. You will evaluate automation opportunities in the various Distribution Centers and provide guidance for decision-making based on the feasibility of automation projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, development, integration, installation, validation, and release to production of all automation.

JOB DUTIES:

• Evaluate current distribution center practices and identify automation opportunities
• Implement full Case and parcel picking automation system, conveyer & sorting system, Robotic parcel picking, to reduce cost and improve shipment accuracy
• Improve receiving unloading and put away efficiencies
• Prepare automation strategy reports for key capital funding decision-making
• Design DC layouts and processes that increase productivity, eliminate wastefulness and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards
• Prepare technical specifications and drawings for automation projects
• Utilize engineering tools to evaluate the distribution center's performance and develop plans and strategies for improving reliability, reducing costs, and improving customer service
• Mentor and coach site leaders to be self-sufficient in identifying and executing automation bottlenecks
• Partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders in design, quality, supply chain, and operations to drive automation efforts
• Determine the team's training needs to ensure the development of required functional and interpersonal competencies, such as communication, leadership, teamwork, etc.
• Responsible for the timely management, monitoring, and progress of the automation program
• Responsible for the overall capital budget for automation
• Share results relevant to the system and support to promote awareness
• Actively participate in the Safety and Environmental Systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and carrying out the activities in which it is involved
• Perform work assignments in a safe, efficient, and ethical manner
• Develop other activities assigned by management to support business operations

YOU MUST HAVE:

• 7+ years of experience in fields such as Industrial Engineering, Warehouse/Distribution Maintenance and/or Automation
• 4+ years of experience implementing and managing Automation systems in a distribution center environment
• 2+ years of professional experience designing with AutoCAD
• Ability to travel as required (up to 10%)

WE VALUE:

• Working knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma concepts; Six Sigma certification(s) preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven ability to develop and execute strategy
• Proven ability to work on both strategic and tactical initiatives
• Advanced communication skills
• Project Management, Project Implementation experience
• Proficient with management operating systems that facilitate communication

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Innovation: Bring your creative ideas to the table and be part of a company that values out-of-the-box thinking
• Growth: Join a dynamic team with ample opportunities for professional and personal development
• Resideo provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including life and health insurance, life assistance program, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, vacation & holidays

This position is not eligible for US visa sponsorship

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