Ryder System, Inc. · 1 month ago
Warehouse Automation Engineer (remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expRyder System, Inc. is a leading provider of logistics and transportation solutions, and they are seeking a Warehouse Automation Engineer. This role involves identifying, evaluating, piloting, and deploying new warehouse automation technologies to enhance operational efficiencies and support business growth.
Fleet ManagementLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead minor RFP project and support lead engineer on major RFP projects by leading automation selection and validation on new business sale projects by identifying potential automation technologies
Build ROI and justification based upon multiple criteria in order to select the optimal solution design
Support build of presentation with Lead Automation Solutions Engineer
Support automation project lead on identifying gaps in vendor FSD/SOW using the FSD Checklist process
Provide input on automation solution designs to ensure that key items are considered for implementation and ongoing operational performance
Review design options for clearance issues, power requirements, cost effectiveness and SLA targets
Help lead build collateral for vendor tech review request and requests for quotes
Review design options for various vendors and solutions
Some Project Management of smaller projects, including updating of Punch List, Project Plan
Track milestones and requirements for implementation of projects
Attend implementation status calls when needed
Verify and prioritize optimal on-site support is utilized on all projects
Ensure communication to vendor and on-site staff and handle escalation events
Coordinate support for onsite team for post-go live hypercare
Support on-site Solution Acceptance Test (SAT) testing plan
Support tracking of Punch List after go-live for Uptime items
Profile data from dashboard and systems to support system optimization projects
Perform data analysis on reports technology controls systems and WMS/WES
Support Solutions Acceptance Testing (SAT) testing plan
Support tracking of Punch List
Review team strategy with manager to set personal goals
Validate spend with manager
Support Project Leads on tracking project budget
Partner with vendor to resolve Priority 1-5 tickets related to down/degraded performance with site automation
Join on P1/P1 Resolutions calls
Support vendor communication for minor projects
Develops pilot activities and the hypothesis to be tested. Defines the proof of concept, formalizes the team, identifies a pilot location, obtains approvals, evaluates vendors and determines a pilot timeline. Deploys acceptable pilots to quickly evaluate business fit & operational feasibility. These results will help feed the solution design team to include proven technologies into new business proposals. Evaluate, pilot and deploy new warehouse automation technologies
Validation of new technology and automation will be supported by this role through Proof of Concept implementations. These POC implementations will be driven by the automation team, as they will also coordinate the value-justification of the project with Senior Management and the cross-functional team involved
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong background in systems engineering, including server setup, network configuration, and connectivity troubleshooting
Proficiency in SQL Server administration and query optimization
Experience managing services and processes running on enterprise software platforms
Knowledge of data lake architecture, data ingestion, and secure data access
Ability to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources into analytics platforms
Understanding of server-to-server integrations, APIs, and authentication mechanisms
Strong troubleshooting skills for system-level issues across network, database, and application layers
Driven to help organizations innovate with new warehouse automation capabilities or technologies
Strong planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization and presentation skills
High degree of comfort and ease with ambiguity and uncertainty
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Passion for understanding clients and internal customer's vision and business goals
Ability to champion ambiguous scenarios and challenges
Natural sense of leadership and ownership - in research, pilot and thought leadership activity
Problem-solver, curious, hands-on mentality
Act as a change agent in adopting warehouse automation technologies to deliver significant operational improvement across the organization and to coach business owners and functional leads in the deployment of these new technologies
Demonstrated success in assessing, developing and deploying new offerings or incremental enhancement
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
2 years or more in Experience in warehouse automation that may would preferable include some of the following, sortation conveyor, goods-to-person, autonomous vehicles/robots, ASRS's
Automation, Management Consulting, Physical & Process Robotic experience
Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control) and Lean methods
Knowledge of all available material handling equipment and automation types such as: forklift applications, racking designs, packaging devices and automation design
Warehouse Design Tools i.e.; CAD, slotting, MOST, simulation, WMS, Labor Mgt. Network Design Tools a plus (e.g., Llamasoft). Data Visualization Software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) a plus
Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or with equivalent warehouse operational knowledge
Preferred
Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
3 years or more in 3 years or more experience in warehouse automation, material handling technologies, industrial engineering or warehouse systems integration
2 years or more in Demonstrated experience in warehouse automation
Experienced in financial business case analysis to help support targeted return on investment
Benefits
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance options
Paid time off for vacation
Illness
Bereavement
Family and parental leave
Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
Company
Ryder System, Inc.
We perfect the supply chains people depend on.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Robert Sanchez
Chief Executive Officer
John Diez
President and Chief Operating Officer
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