Lead Automation Engineer Design Engineering; Minneapolis

Position: Lead Automation Engineer Design Engineering (Minneapolis)
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1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN time type:
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RThe pay range is $ - $Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 500 company and one of America’s leading retailers.  We are on a journey to transform our internal supply chain, an expansive network of distribution and fulfillment centers, into a world-class, high speed, maximum throughput, replenishment and last mile delivery e-commerce enterprise.  

Where ever and whenever our Guests choose to shop Target, the Global Supply Chain & Logistics team is committed to ensuring that the products our Guests need will always be available in our stores or online delivered on time, every time.

The Lead Automation Engineer working on the Design Engineering team will design and manage world class supply chain automation projects that will result in an enhanced Target Guest experience by increasing the speed, accuracy and efficiency of processing of goods through the internal supply chain.  This position will report to the Director of Engineering. The Design Engineering team will own complex supply chain projects from scoping and concept through production of engineering deliverables for implementation.

The Lead Automation Engineer will partner with multiple internal teams and external suppliers to generate and provide concepts and designs, analyze opportunites while evaluating technologies, support system activation and validate and test technologies. This role will be instrumental in the successful deployment and launch of automation supply chain technologies and processes that have significant impact to business operations. This individual must have exceptional problem solving skills, strong business judgment, and experience in leading enterprise cross-functional teams.

This position will mentor and coach junior Engineers and peer team members.

Key Responsibilities:

* Ensure Safety in design for all GSCL (Global Supply Chain & Logistics) projects.
* Drive, Influence and Effectively Communicate strategies for the automation for process paths or technology advancements.
* Evaluate Technologies through creation of cafeteria plans to analyze and compare concept designs and options. Use a methodical processes to scope the business potential of automation technologies.
* Create, Foster and Maintain connections with key vendors and external industry stakeholders.
* Design and engineer material flow concepts/systems.
* Create Factory Acceptance Test Plans and Site Acceptance Test Plans following Target Testing Strategy as well as their execution.
* Lead Innovation Proof of Concepts and Pilots to evaluate new technologies.
* Partner with Cross Functional teams to plan activation of engineering systems as well as support engineering initiatives for process improvements.
* Generate accurate capital and expense cost estimates associated with concept designs.
* Layout concepts through CAD software.
* Communicate issues internally and hold all parties accountable as required.
* Develop technical Request for Proposal (RFP), tabulate and qualify proposals, and make technical recommendations on award.
* Create and evaluate vendor SOW documentation.
* Collaborate effectively across all internal and external stakeholders including vendors, internal…