Warehouse Design and Automation Engineer

Role: Warehouse Design and Automation Engineer
Location: Saint Paul, MN
FTE

• 1. Possess good Experience in Warehouse Design and Automation Solutions like ASRS for VNA, Automation in Put-Away / Picking, Conveying systems etc.
• 2. Well versed with associated Technologies like Robots/Cobots, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), AGV / Vision System etc.
• 3. Hands on experience in application engineering as well as development and deployment of Converting line Automation Solutions that are custom engineered or leveraging AGVs/AMRs/Cobots / Vision Systems etc.
• 4. Knowledge on Advanced Robotics Technologies like Haptics, Teleoperation, Human-Robot Collaboration, Voice Commanding of Robots, Exoskeletons, Robotic Operating System, AMR / AGV Fleet Manager etc
• 5. Converting Domain Knowledge – Good understanding of the practices of jumbo rolls storage & retrieval, Jumbo Bags storage and handling, & packaging (Primary / Secondary / Tertiary)
• 6. Knowledge on lean manufacturing concept, value stream mapping and focus on continuous improvement.
• 7. Knowledge on Advanced Modeling and Simulation to the extent of providing the right inputs to the Modeling and Simulation SMEs, providing inputs on various What-If Scenarios, Ability to interpret the Simulation Results and take corrective action in the Design
• 8. Understanding of Controls Engineering / Plant IT Systems / Enterprise systems like WMS / WES / WCS to the extent of the integration requirements.
• 9. Drives results
  - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• 10. Facilitating Equipment/Capital Procurement
  - Selects appropriate Robot equipment & associated systems (like Conveyor, Sensors, PLC, HMI etc.) which meets the Customer manufacturing specifications and meets program needs.
• 11. Managing Installation & Commissioning collaborating with Installation & Commissioning contractors

• 1. Responsible for
  • o Warehouse design / re-design including capacity calculations, various Warehouse specific technology selection etc
  • o Designing Automation Solutions for Warehouse Operations from initial concept through plant commissioning
  • o working closely with project managers, fabrication teams, and plant personnel.
  • o Implementing design solutions that meet stringent safety requirements established by customer and applicable regulatory bodies.
  • o Clearly defining scope, cost estimates, schedules
  • o Active project management to meet the commitments on scope, cost and schedules
• 2. Work closely with identified OEM suppliers based out of US, Europe & India for the supply of automation systems like conveyors, sensors, alarm systems, Robots, AMRs, COBOTs etc.
• 3. Track the overall project status.
• 4. Work closely with Plant IT wherever required
• 5. Organize & Schedules weekly calls with Customer, suppliers & TCS Offshore team
• 6. Manage & Support Installation / Commissioning and final handover at Customer site
• 7. Study new opportunities across various areas within the plant and propose solutions proactively (may need to visit other sites).
• 8. Provide technical support to customer technicians/ engineers after the successful deployment of the solution like trouble shooting, snag rectification etc.

• Action oriented
  - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates
  - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with customer/Vendors to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively
  - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.