Automation Solutions Engineer
Description
Shift: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Location: Hixson Blvd. Lebanon, TN
General Summary
The Automation Solutions Engineer is responsible for identifying, leading, managing and implementing large scale innovative automation projects for multiple customers at multiple sites. Responsible for integrating with all operations functions within multiple sites and integrating with sound engineering solutions other engineer projects.
This position will be responsible for…
- Identify industry leading automation solutions to meet the different customer needs within the vertical.
- Inform the strategic automation roadmap for multiple customer sites to facilitate multiple customer growth strategies.
- Design, develop and support product automation solutions to existing customers and to win new business opportunities.
- Utilize robotics and automation to develop innovative ideas to reduce operating costs and increase velocity of the product in our customers’ supply chains.
- Develop associated ROI, create business case justification for investments, and implement upon approval.
- Demonstrate innovative and analytical mindset to transform processes.
- Perform industry research to expand knowledge and identify new technology and industry partners for warehouse automation.
- Perform process and capacity analyses as directed by documenting product, resource and information flow in current operations using tools including value stream maps, process flow diagrams, time and motion studies, and AutoCAD drawings.
- Require minimal to no direction on projects of all sizes.
- Develop, justify and implement process improvements, technological upgrades, and automation and/or redesigns of existing processes/equipment/layout.
- Lead projects with total annual savings in excess of 3-5x salary.
- Develop tools/processes to support operations (ex: labor planning, product scheduling).
- Support operations with various analyses (what-if analysis, cost analysis, etc.) to help identify potential areas of improvement.
- Identify and pursue own projects/tactics that contribute to company goals and helps operations with P&L management.
- Scope and lead continuous improvement activities of all types of complexity utilizing lean tools and methodology.
- Support new business activities and other projects with cost estimates as well as design and implementation of new layouts for RFPs of all sizes.
- Maintain and update AutoCAD layouts.
- Support specification and selection of material handling equipment.
- Ensuring compliance with company policy and procedures.
- Independently manages own project deliverables and schedules with minimal to no direction.
- Communicate and plan with teammates, vendors, management and customer to support above efforts. Build and maintain relationships up to VP level.
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively communicating and planning.
- Provide technical support as needed for various legal contracts.
- Provide guidance, direction, and peer review of projects for other engineers.
- Perform other duties as required.
- This position operates in a specialty designated federal area and, due to contractual and regulatory obligations, requires U.S. citizenship in order to be considered for this position.
You might be a great fit if…
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field preferred and 6-8 years of relevant experience.
- In lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED and 8-10 years of relevant experience. 6-8 years of automation project experience.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to support cross functional teams.
- Fluency in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word and Access skills is required.
- Fluency with use and development of layouts using AutoCAD is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer service driven.
- Analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
- Strong team player.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements
With or without accommodation:
Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds
FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact FSC.TalentAcquisition@fedex.com.
Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC):
• **Competitive Pay**: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full and part time opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life & Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full time employees following 180 days of service.
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty
** Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training and a candidate’s work experience.
Pay Range: 92828.00 (Min) - 176135.00 (Max) Yearly
