Warehouse Design And Automation Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Incentive

Medical Coverage

Retirement & Benefits

Training Reimbursement

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services Limited in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Senior Engineer for technology-driven warehouse automation projects. You will design and deploy automation solutions, collaborating with PMs, OEMs, and plant teams to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Role focuses on designing ASRS and conveyor systems, integrating robots, AMRs/COBOTS, vision systems, and WMS/WES/WCS interfaces with enterprise IT. Strong project management and cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse design and automation solutions (ASRS, VNA, put-away/picking, conveyors).
• Knowledge of robots/cobots, AMR/AGV, vision systems and related tech.
• Hands-on in engineering, deployment of converting line automation with AGVs/AMRs/COBOTS/vision systems.
• Familiarity with advanced robotics tech like haptics, teleoperation, and ROS.

Responsibilities

• Design/ redesign warehouses including capacity calculations and tech selection.
• Develop automation solutions from concept to plant commissioning.
• Collaborate with PMs, fabrication teams, and plant personnel.
• Ensure safety compliance per customer and regulations.
• Provide scope, cost estimates, schedules, and active project management.

Skills

Warehouse Design

Automation Solutions

Robots/Cobots

AMR/AGV

Vision System

Haptics

Teleoperation

Human-Robot Collaboration

Robot Operating System

WMS/WES/WCS integration

Enterprise Warehouse Management

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

Robots

Conveyors

Sensors

PLC

HMI

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Possess good Experience in Warehouse Design and Automation Solutions like ASRS for VNA, Automation in Put-Away / Picking, Conveying systems etc.
• Well versed with associated Technologies like Robots/Cobots, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), AGV / Vision System etc.
• Hands on experience in application engineering as well as development and deployment of Converting line Automation Solutions that are custom engineered or leveraging AGVs/AMRs/Cobots / Vision Systems etc.
• Knowledge on Advanced Robotics Technologies like Haptics, Teleoperation, Human-Robot Collaboration, Voice Commanding of Robots, Exoskeletons, Robotic Operating System, AMR / AGV Fleet Manager etc
• Converting Domain Knowledge - Good understanding of the practices of jumbo rolls storage & retrieval, Jumbo Bags storage and handling, & packaging (Primary / Secondary / Tertiary)
• Knowledge on lean manufacturing concept, value stream mapping and focus on continuous improvement.
• Knowledge on Advanced Modeling and Simulation to the extent of providing the right inputs to the Modeling and Simulation SMEs, providing inputs on various What-If Scenarios, Ability to interpret the Simulation Results and take corrective action in the Design
• Understanding of Controls Engineering / Plant IT Systems / Enterprise systems like WMS / WES / WCS to the extent of the integration requirements.
• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Facilitating Equipment/Capital Procurement - Selects appropriate Robot equipment & associated systems (like Conveyor, Sensors, PLC, HMI etc.) which meets the Customer manufacturing specifications and meets program needs.
• Managing Installation & Commissioning collaborating with Installation & Commissioning contractors

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for
  • Warehouse design / re-design including capacity calculations, various Warehouse specific technology selection etc
  • Designing Automation Solutions for Warehouse Operations from initial concept through plant commissioning
  • working closely with project managers, fabrication teams, and plant personnel.
  • Implementing design solutions that meet stringent safety requirements established by customer and applicable regulatory bodies.
  • Clearly defining scope, cost estimates, schedules
  • Active project management to meet the commitments on scope, cost and schedules
• Work closely with identified OEM suppliers based out of US, Europe & India for the supply of automation systems like conveyors, sensors, alarm systems, Robots, AMRs, COBOTs etc.
• Track the overall project status.
• Work closely with Plant IT wherever required
• Organize & Schedules weekly calls with Customer, suppliers & TCS Offshore team
• Manage & Support Installation / Commissioning and final handover at Customer site
• Study new opportunities across various areas within the plant and propose solutions proactively (may need to visit other sites).
• Provide technical support to customer technicians/ engineers after the successful deployment of the solution like trouble shooting, snag rectification etc.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with customer/Vendors to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Location

Saint Paul, MN

Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Senior Engineer

ID

433114

Skills

Enterprise Warehouse Management

Salary Range

$100,000 - $140,000

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE