Automation Integration Engineer

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Automation Integration Engineer will support the implementation, optimization, and day-to-day operation of distribution and automation systems across Skecher’s network. This role works across system and equipment integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of material handling systems and warehouse software (WMS/WES/WCS). This role will partner with Operations, IT, and external vendors to identify issues, determine root cause, and drive resolution in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This is a hands-on role supporting live operations, system enhancements, and new initiatives, with direct impact on throughput, system performance, and day-to-day execution.

Salary Range: 129k - 158k / year Duties and Responsibilities System & Equipment Integration Support integration between WMS (Manhattan), WES, WCS, and material handling equipment (MHE)
Integrate material handling equipment (conveyors, sorters, put-to-light (PTL) systems, etc.) with warehouse control and software systems

Execute system testing, validation, and deployment of system changes and enhancements

Support equipment testing, system validation, and issue resolution during integration and go-live phases

Troubleshoot and analyze system behavior across WMS, WCS, and MHE to identify root causes and drive resolution

Work with engineering and operations teams to validate material flow, system logic, and physical process design

Partner with external vendors and internal teams to resolve system and equipment issues

Operations & Troubleshooting Provide day-to-day engineering support for automated systems in live operations

Investigate and resolve system errors, flow issues, and data inconsistencies

Perform root cause analysis and support implementation solutions

Troubleshoot both system behavior and equipment performance in live operations

Work cross-functionally to drive issues through to resolution

Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve throughput, system reliability, and process efficiency

Implement process changes and system enhancements

Define and implement improvements across DC systems and processes

Participate in testing and rollout of new functionality

Project & Implementation Support Support system implementations, expansions, and go-live activities

Assist with coordination between internal teams and external vendors

Help validate system configurations, workflows, and data flows during project phases

Provide on-site support during testing, commissioning, and ramp-up Documentation & Training Create and maintain SOPs, system documentation, and process flows

Support training of operations teams on system functionality and best practices

Ensure documentation reflects current system behavior and standards

Data & Reporting Use data to analyze system performance and support decision-making

Develop reporting and dashboards to track system performance and accuracy

Track KPIs such as throughput, error rates, and system utilization

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Systems) or related field2- 4 years of experience in distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, or automation environments

Preferred experience with Manhattan WMS, Pyramid WCS, or similar platforms

Experience with material handling systems (conveyors, sorters, AS/RS, PTL, etc.)Strong…