Automation Systems Engineer

Essential Functions:
Partner within IT, Engineering, Operations, PMO and other cross-functional teams to support major, complex new automated business launches.
Function as the Process Readiness workstream owner by leading the testing and deployment of automation designs including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Readiness Tests (ORT’s)
Support Integrated Detailed Design (IDD) and deeper engineering efforts with the Engineering Solutions teams to support supplier selection, WES/WCS software design, process layout and functional flow to blend the delivery of automation, workstations and human interaction.
Support facility launches and go-live periods during ramp-up, typically 3-6 months, overseeing process and training rollout to operations; handoff all best practices, training documents, tools, automation commissioning/testing and tested systems to avoid disruption of service
Partner with the WMS/LMS deployment team to complete the Gap analysis of the future WMS implementations to the WMS base configuration to identify process gaps of the approved processes during detailed design phase.
What Experience You Need
2-3 years of business systems experience
Experience launching large systems and physical programs including WMS conversions, automation go-lives and/or labor management implementation
Proficient computer skills, experience in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, AS400, data mining, SQL/database query/information extraction, RF Scanning and WMS/WFM & LMS systems
Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time, including extended periods during go-live launches of new business; some international travel may be required.