The Senior Automation Engineer brings technical experience in designing, implementing, & improving Automated Material Handling Systems & Technology within the fulfillment network. This role works closely with functional stakeholders, vendors, & other engineers to solve problems & reduce fulfillment costs with minimal direction.

You will

• Interface with external vendors & system integrators to design automated order fulfillment solutions. Scope & stay up to date on top industry technology such as AMRs, Robotics, ASRS, sortation systems, etc.
• Lead data analytic efforts for designing Automation & Material Handling Systems. Ability to extract clear & concise outputs from messy inputs. 
• Analyze large sets of data & provide clear & actionable insights. Creating operations-facing productivity dashboards & being a pioneer for leveraging data to measure success. 
• Optimize Distribution Center layouts, material flows, Automation equipment, etc.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional team members to ensure their business needs are met by new system designs.
• Support business case justification for new technology, CapEx purchases & process enhancements.
• Translate complex technical information into simple documentation & presentations, independently.
• Leverage GenAI to automate time consuming tasks & improve internal processes.

You are

• Extremely data-oriented & have built data-driven tools & models that provide valuable insights to complex problems.
• Experienced in equipment selection, design, standards, performance improvement, statistics.
• Able to work as part of a team & interact effectively with others.
• Able to analyze & provide solutions for cost reduction through automation implementation & cost/benefit analysis.
• A superior multi-tasker, & have the ability to meet concurrent project deadlines.
• Known for delivering polished, high quality presentations & reports that influence & accelerate business decision making
• Able to travel up to 25%, peaking up to 50% during project implementations.

You have 

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar field required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in multi-site industrial distribution, manufacturing, or processing environments preferred
• 5+ Years experience with SQL (Snowflake, MSSQL) & advanced data visualization tools (Tableau, Grafana, etc.) 
• Experience with simulation software (FlexSim, etc.) & MOST modeling
• Experience with using Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES) & Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude & an ability to understand how equipment & systems operate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude, & approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization, up & down).

Youll get

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO & flexible attendance policy 
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, & Factor_)   
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.