Sr. Warehouse Automation Process Engineer

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As a Senior Warehouse Automation Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our distribution centers into cutting-edge Smart Warehouses. You will lead the design and implementation of high-speed automated equipment, leveraging advanced robotics, PLC programming, and 2D and 3D modeling applications. In this role, you will develop custom automated solutions, ensure seamless integration with existing systems, and drive strategic decisions to optimize automation processes.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, offer expert technical guidance, and oversee the entire project lifecycle. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers.

Strategic Leadership & Visionary Planning:

• Develop and execute a long-term strategic roadmap for warehouse automation, aligning it with company goals and competitive market trends.
• Lead high-level strategy sessions with senior leadership to identify key areas for automation investments and innovation.
• Identify and implement cutting-edge robotics and automation technologies that provide a competitive edge while improving operational efficiency.

Advanced System Design & Integration:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced automated systems for large‑scale, multi‑site warehouse operations.
• Create and oversee detailed engineering plans, process flow diagrams, and system layouts, ensuring they are aligned with strategic and operational objectives.
• Lead the integration of automated systems with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and other enterprise-level IT systems for cohesive operations.

Risk Mitigation & Compliance Oversight:

• Conduct thorough and advanced risk assessments, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies and contingency plans for automated systems to ensure operational reliability and safety.
• Ensure all automated processes and systems comply with international safety and industry standards, leading regular audits and compliance reviews to enforce adherence and identify areas for improvement.

Complex Project Management:

• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and testing phases of complex, multi‑faceted automation projects, ensuring all milestones are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage large‑scale project timelines, budgets, and resources meticulously, using your senior‑level experience to handle complex, multi‑site implementations.
• Coordinate with project managers, executive stakeholders, and global partners, aligning strategic goals.

Technical Expertise & Innovation:

• Provide high-level technical support and troubleshooting, drawing on your deep and diverse expertise to solve complex automation challenges and streamline operations.
• Develop advanced monitoring and analysis frameworks for system performance, making strategic, data‑driven adjustments to optimize…