Warehouse Automation Engineer (remote)

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Austin (TX); À distance; USD 100 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking a Warehouse Automation Engineer to identify, pilot, deploy and optimize warehouse automation technologies across operations.

You will lead automation selection, build ROI analyses, and collaborate with operations, IT and solutions teams to demonstrate value and scale successful deployments. Travel up to 30-40% and contribute to SAT testing, vendor reviews, and post-go-live support to improve uptime and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years in warehouse automation or related field.
• Experience with warehouse management operations, data analytics, lean methods.

Responsabilités

• Lead automation selection and ROI justification for new projects.
• Develop inputs for SOW and vendor reviews; support project leads.
• Manage small projects, track milestones and punch lists; support SAT testing.

Connaissances

Planning & time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Ambiguity management

Independent contributor

Leadership & ownership

Problem solving

Change agent for automation

Deployment & ROI focus

SLA awareness

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)

Outils

CAD

Slotting

MOST

Simulation

WMS

Power BI

Tableau

Description du poste

Job Description

Summary

This Warehouse Automation Engineering position can be responsible for the effort in identifying, evaluating, piloting and deploying new warehouse automation technologies, followed by the installation and deployment of new and optimizatoin of warehouse automation technologies. This dedicated teams and capability differentiates Ryder by driving efficiencies to grow existing and win new business. This position will require a breadth of knowledge across many business types and automation technologies. Work directly with internal operations, solution design, continuous improvement, information technology, product teams and stakeholders to identify, select, and deploy new technology with automation partners. Consult with internal and external contacts to quickly demonstrate the value and feasibility of warehouse automation capabilities to create a competitive differentiator. Work directly with the customer and business owners to identify new ideas and collaborate across verticals, regions, and functional areas to evaluate, pilot, develop and implement warehouse automation solutions.

Essential Functions

• Lead minor RFP project and support lead engineer on major RFP projects by leading automation selection and validation on new business sale projects by identifying potential automation technologies.
• Build ROI and justification based upon multiple criteria in order to select the optimal solution design.
• Support build of presentation with Lead Automation Solutions EngineerSOW (Scope of Work)
• Support automation project lead on identifying gaps in vendor FSD/SOW using the FSD Checklist process
• Provide input on automation solution designs to ensure that key items are considered for implementation and ongoing operational performance
• Review design options for clearance issues, power requirments, cost effeictiveness and SLA targets.
• Help lead build collateral for vendor tech review request and requests for quotes.
• Review design options for various vendors and solutions
• Some Project Management of smaller projects, including updating of Punch List, Project Plan
• Track milestones and requirements for implementation of projects
• Attend implementation status calls when needed.
• Verify and prioritize optimal on-stie support is utilized on all projects
• Ensure communication to vendor and on-site staff and handle escalation events.
• Coordiante support for onsite team for post-go live hypercare .
• Support on-site Solution Acceptance Test (SAT) testing plan
• Support tracking of Punch Listafter go-live for Uptime items
• Profile data from dashboard and systems to support system optimization projects
• Perform data analysis on reports technology controls systems and WMS/WES
• Support Solutions Acceptance Testing (SAT )testing plan
• Review team strategy with manager to set personal goals
• Validate spend with manager
• Support Project Leads on tracking project budget
• Partner with vendor to resolve Priority 1-5 tickets related to down/degregated performance with site automation
• Join on P1/P1 Resolutions calls

Additional Responsibilities

Support vendor communication for minor projects.

Develops pilot activities and the hypothesis to be tested. Defines the proof of concept, formalizes the team, identifies a pilot location, obtains approvals, evaluates vendors and determines a pilot timeline. Deploys acceptable pilots to quickly evaluate business fit & operational feasibility.

These results will help feed the solution design team to include proven technologies into new business proposals. Evaluate, pilot and deploy new warehouse automation technologies. Validation of new technology and automation will be supported by this role through Proof of Concept implementations.

These POC implementations will be driven by the automation team, as they will also coordinate the value-justification of the project with Senior Management and the cross-functional team involved.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• RequiredStrong planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization and presentation skills,
• RequiredHigh degree of comfort and ease with ambiguity and uncertainty,
• RequiredAbility to create and maintenance professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).,
• RequiredAbility to work independently and as a member of a team.,
• RequiredPassion for understanding clients and internal customer's vision and business goals.,
• RequiredAbility to champion ambiguous scenarios and challenges.,
• RequiredNatural sense of leadership and ownership - in research, pilot and thought leadership activity.,
• RequiredProblem-solver, curious, hands-on mentality.,
• RequiredAct as a change agent in adopting warehouse automation technologies to deliver significant operational improvement across the organization and to coach business owners and functional leads in the deployment of these new technologies.,
• RequiredDemonstrated success in assessing, developing and deploying new offerings or incremental enhancement.,
• Required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study, RequiredMaster's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study, Preferred3 years or more in 3 years or more experience in warehouse automation, material handling technologies, industrial engineering or warehouse systems integration., Preferred2 years or more in Demonstrated experience in warehouse automation, Preferred2 years or more in Experience in warehouse automation that may would preferable include some of the following, sortation conveyor, goods-to-person, autonomous vehicles/robots, ASRS’s, RequiredAutomation, Management Consulting, Physical & Process Robotic experience. Beginner, RequiredKnowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control) and Lean methods. Beginner, RequiredKnowledge of all available material handling equipment and automation types such as: forklift applications, racking designs, packaging devices and automation design. Intermediate, RequiredWarehouse Design Tools i.e.; CAD, slotting, MOST, simulation, WMS, Labor Mgt. Network Design Tools a plus (e.g., Llamasoft). Data Visualization Software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) a plus. Beginner, RequiredIndustrial or Mechanical Engineering or with equivalent warehouse operational knowledge. Beginner, RequiredExperienced in financial business case analysis to help support targeted return on investment. Intermediate, Preferred

Travel

Yes, 30-40%

Job Category

Engineering

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Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type :Salaried Minimum Pay Range:100000 Maximum Pay Range:115000

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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