HelloFresh · 16 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $112K/yr
5+ years expHelloFresh is a mission-driven company disrupting the traditional food supply chain, seeking a Senior Automation Engineer. This role involves designing and improving automated material handling systems while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance fulfillment processes.
B2CDelivery ServiceFood and BeverageFood DeliverySubscription Service
Responsibilities
Interface with external vendors and system integrators to design automated order fulfillment solutions. Scope and stay up to date on top industry technology such as AMRs, Robotics, ASRS, sortation systems, etc
Lead data analytic efforts for designing Automation and Material Handling Systems. Ability to extract clear and concise outputs from messy inputs
Analyze large sets of data and provide clear and actionable insights. Creating operations-facing productivity dashboards and being a pioneer for leveraging data to measure success
Optimize Distribution Center layouts, material flows, Automation equipment, etc
Work collaboratively with cross-functional team members to ensure their business needs are met by new system designs
Support business case justification for new technology, CapEx purchases and process enhancements
Translate complex technical information into simple documentation and presentations, independently
Leverage GenAI to automate time consuming tasks and improve internal processes
Qualification
Required
BS Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar field required
Extremely data-oriented and have built data-driven tools and models that provide valuable insights to complex problems
Experienced in equipment selection, design, standards, performance improvement, statistics
Able to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
Able to analyze and provide solutions for cost reduction through automation implementation and cost/benefit analysis
A superior multi-tasker, and have the ability to meet concurrent project deadlines
Known for delivering polished, high quality presentations and reports that influence and accelerate business decision making
Able to travel up to 25%, peaking up to 50% during project implementations
Preferred
5+ years of engineering experience in multi-site industrial distribution, manufacturing, or processing environments preferred
5+ Years experience with SQL (Snowflake, MSSQL) and advanced data visualization tools (Tableau, Grafana, etc.)
Experience with simulation software (FlexSim, etc.) and MOST modeling
Experience with using Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Hands-on mechanical aptitude and an ability to understand how equipment and systems operate
Excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude, and approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization, up and down)
Benefits
401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation
Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
Company
HelloFresh
HelloFresh is a food subscription company that sends pre-portioned ingredients to users’ doorstep each week.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$367.46MKey Investors
Baillie GiffordRocket InternetInsight Partners
2017-11-02IPO
2016-12-20Series G· $88.32M
2015-09-17Series F· $85.64M
Leadership Team
Dominik Richter
CEO and Founder
Sebastien Tron
Vice President, Growth Opportunities
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