Warehouse Automation Engineer: AMRs, AGVs & ASRS

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. in Warren, MI is seeking a Warehouse Robotics Engineer to develop, deploy, and scale advanced robotic material handling systems across operations.

You will combine hands-on engineering with project ownership, working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to take automation projects from concept through installation and ramp-up. The role centers on AMRs, AGVs, ASRS, robotic pallet handling, and related technologies to improve safety, throughput,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in warehouse automation or robotics.
• Experience with AMR/AGV, ASRS, PLC/controls.
• Ability to travel to Universal and customer facilities.
• Excellent collaboration across operations, IT, and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop warehouse automation concepts using AMRs, AGVs, autonomous forklifts, ASRS, robotic handling, and related technologies; perform material-flow, fleet-sizing, capacity, cycle-time, layout, interface, and feasibility studies.
• Define technical requirements, layouts, RFQs/SOWs, interfaces, and acceptance criteria for systems including charging, traffic management, racking, transfer stations, conveyance, safety systems, controls, and software.
• Manage technology suppliers and system integrators from design and configuration through FAT, site readiness, installation, SAT, commissioning, and production ramp-up; track timing, cost, technical deliverables, risks, and open issues.
• Partner with customers and cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, IT, Controls, Safety, Quality, Maintenance, and Facilities) to integrate warehouse robotics with WMS/WES/MES, fleet management, PLC controls, industrial networks, and IT/OT infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and optimize system performance including throughput, availability, mission completion, congestion, queueing, charging, fault recovery, ASRS rates, and inventory accuracy; use data and structured root-cause analysis to drive issues to closure.
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments, readiness evaluations, acceptance testing, training, and operational handoff; capture lessons learned and develop standards and repeatable solutions for future deployments.

Skills

Warehouse automation

AMR/AGV knowledge

PLC/Controls

System integration

Data analysis

Technical troubleshooting

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Digital twin

Simulation software

Fleet sizing tools

Job description

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. in Warren, MI is seeking a Warehouse Robotics Engineer to develop, deploy, and scale advanced robotic material handling systems across operations.

You will combine hands-on engineering with project ownership, working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to take automation projects from concept through installation and ramp-up. The role centers on AMRs, AGVs, ASRS, robotic pallet handling, and related technologies to improve safety, throughput,