[US DC] Senior Automation Engineer

HelloFresh; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Equity plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

ERGs and inclusive culture

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Automated Material Handling Systems within our fulfillment network. You will work with vendors and engineers to solve problems and reduce costs with minimal direction.

You will lead data analytics efforts, develop productivity dashboards, and leverage GenAI to automate tasks. The role involves travel and cross-functional collaboration to ensure business needs are met by new system designs.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar field required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in multi-site industrial environments.
• Experience with SQL (Snowflake, MSSQL) and advanced data visualization tools.
• Experience with simulation software (FlexSim) and MOST modeling.
• Experience with WCS/WES and WMS systems.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment operation.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with vendors and system integrators to design automated order fulfillment solutions.
• Lead data analytics efforts for Automation and Material Handling systems.
• Analyze large data sets and provide actionable insights; develop dashboards.
• Optimize DC layouts, material flows, and automation equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business needs with new designs.
• Support business case justification for new technology and CapEx.
• Translate technical information into clear documentation and presentations.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL

Automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentations

Education

BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

MSSQL

Tableau

Grafana

FlexSim

Job description

Senior Automation Engineer

The Senior Automation Engineer brings technical experience in designing, implementing, and improving Automated Material Handling Systems and Technology within the fulfillment network. This role works closely with functional stakeholders, vendors, and other engineers to solve problems and reduce fulfillment costs with minimal direction.

You will …

• Interface with external vendors and system integrators to design automated order fulfillment solutions. Scope and stay up to date on top industry technology such as AMRs, Robotics, ASRS, sortation systems, etc.
• Lead data analytic efforts for designing Automation and Material Handling Systems. Ability to extract clear and concise outputs from messy inputs.
• Analyze large sets of data and provide clear and actionable insights. Creating operations-facing productivity dashboards and being a pioneer for leveraging data to measure success.
• Optimize Distribution Center layouts, material flows, Automation equipment, etc.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional team members to ensure their business needs are met by new system designs.
• Support business case justification for new technology, CapEx purchases and process enhancements.
• Translate complex technical information into simple documentation and presentations, independently.
• Leverage GenAI to automate time consuming tasks and improve internal processes.

You are…

• Extremely data-oriented and have built data-driven tools and models that provide valuable insights to complex problems.
• Experienced in equipment selection, design, standards, performance improvement, statistics.
• Able to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others.
• Able to analyze and provide solutions for cost reduction through automation implementation and cost/benefit analysis.
• A superior multi-tasker, and have the ability to meet concurrent project deadlines.
• Known for delivering polished, high quality presentations and reports that influence and accelerate business decision making
• Able to travel up to 25%, peaking up to 50% during project implementations.

You have…

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar field required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in multi-site industrial distribution, manufacturing, or processing environments preferred
• 5+ Years experience with SQL (Snowflake, MSSQL) and advanced data visualization tools (Tableau, Grafana, etc.)
• Experience with simulation software (FlexSim, etc.) and MOST modeling
• Experience with using Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and an ability to understand how equipment and systems operate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude, and approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization, up and down).

You’ll get…

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to 6 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for minorities, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is growing exponentially year over year

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other fac

Colorado Pay Range

$131,600—$169,200 USD

Texas Pay Range

$122,500—$157,500 USD

Newark, NJ Pay Range

$140,700—$180,900 USD

Arizona Pay Range

$122,500—$157,500 USD

Illinois Pay Range

$131,600—$169,200 USD