Warehouse Automation Architect: Design & Deployment

HireOn Tech; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HireOn Tech is seeking a seasoned automation engineer to lead warehouse design and deployment of automation solutions across US sites. You will specify conveyors, sensors, robots, and control systems, coordinating with OEMs and internal teams to ensure successful implementation.

Responsibilities include capacity analysis, concept-to-commissioning delivery, and ongoing support post-deployment, including troubleshooting and optimization, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse design and automation solutions including ASRS, VNA, put-away/picking, and conveying systems.
• Hands-on application engineering and deployment of automation solutions.
• Knowledge of robots, cobots, AMRs/AGVs, and vision systems.
• Familiarity with advanced robotics technologies like ROS, haptics, teleoperation, and human-robot collaboration.
• Understanding of jumbo rolls/bags storage and packaging processes.
• Lean manufacturing concepts and value stream mapping.
• Ability to model and simulate scenarios and translate results into design actions.
• Understanding of controls engineering and plant IT systems (WMS/WES/WCS) for integration.
• Proven track record of delivering results and coordinating procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Experience collaborating with OEM suppliers across US, Europe, and India.

Responsibilities

• Design and re-design warehouses including capacity calculations and technology selection.
• Create automation solutions for warehouse operations from concept to plant commissioning.
• Work with project managers, fabrication teams, and plant personnel to ensure safe, compliant designs.
• Define scope, cost estimates, and schedules; manage projects to meet commitments.
• Coordinate with suppliers for automation systems like conveyors, sensors, robots, AMRs, CO-BOTS.
• Track overall project status and support installation, commissioning, and handover at the customer site.
• Identify opportunities across the plant and propose proactive solutions (may require site visits).
• Provide technical support post-deployment including troubleshooting and snag rectification.

Skills

Warehouse design

Automation solutions

Robots & cobots

AMR/AGV

Vision systems

Converting line automation

Lean manufacturing

Modeling & simulation

Controls engineering

Plant IT & enterprise systems

Project management

Vendor coordination

Installation & commissioning

Tools

Conveyors

Sensors

PLC

HMI

WMS/WES/WCS integration

Robotics hardware

Job description

HireOn Tech is seeking a seasoned automation engineer to lead warehouse design and deployment of automation solutions across US sites. You will specify conveyors, sensors, robots, and control systems, coordinating with OEMs and internal teams to ensure successful implementation.

Responsibilities include capacity analysis, concept-to-commissioning delivery, and ongoing support post-deployment, including troubleshooting and optimization, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.