Warehouse Design and Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Minnesota is seeking an experienced automation specialist to lead warehouse design and integration of ASRS, VNA, put-away and picking systems. You will work with robots, cobots, AMRs, conveyors and vision systems to design and deploy customized solutions from concept through commissioning.

This role emphasizes hands-on engineering, control systems, plant IT integration with WMS/WES/WCS, and close coordination with project managers, suppliers and onsite teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse automation design and deployment.
• Knowledge of ASRS, VNA, put-away/picking, conveyors.
• Familiar with robotics, cobots, AMRs/AGVs and vision systems.
• Understanding of controls engineering, plant IT systems and ERP/WMS integrations.
• Experience managing installations and commissioning in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design automation solutions for warehouse operations from concept to plant commissioning.
• Collaborate with project managers, fabrication teams and plant personnel.
• Ensure safety requirements and regulatory compliance in all design solutions.
• Define scope, estimates and schedules; manage projects to meet commitments.
• Coordinate with OEM suppliers and on-site teams; support installation and handover.

Skills

Warehouse design

Automation solutions

ASRS / VNA

Robotics / Cobots

AMR / AGV / Vision systems

Controls engineering

Plant IT & WMS/WES/WCS integration

Project management

Installation & commissioning

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Job description

• 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


• 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 over all 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.

Job Description

• 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 over all 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.

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE