Verista · 6 hours ago
6173 - Warehouse Automation Engineer / Sr. Automation Engineer
Blue Ash, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $131K/yr
5+ years expVerista is a company that partners with leading brands in the life sciences sector to address critical healthcare challenges. They are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer specializing in warehouse automation to lead design reviews, maintain project schedules, and deliver solutions for system commissioning.
ComplianceHealth CareLife ScienceManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and commissioning of a fully automated cold-storage warehouse, including AGVs, automated pallet handling/exchange systems, pallet washers, and conveyor-based material flow
Own automation architecture and controls strategy, partnering with OEMs and integrators on PLCs, WCS/WMS, safety systems, and SAP integration
Drive detailed design and technical reviews to identify risks, resolve bottlenecks in cold-storage automation, and optimize throughput, reliability, and system availability
Develop and implement interim and fallback operating modes (e.g., manual or semi-automated workflows) to accelerate go-live and mitigate commissioning risk
Define automation standards and scalability plans to support future expansion, including a potential Phase 2 second-floor automation build-out
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related life sciences/technical discipline
5+ years of experience designing, installing, and commissioning automated warehouse or distribution center systems
Hands-on expertise with warehouse automation technologies such as AGVs, automated pallet handling/exchange systems, conveyors, and material flow solutions
Proven ability to collaborate with integrators, OEMs, IT, and operations teams to successfully stand up fully automated warehouse environments
Ability and willingness to work 100% on-site in Blue Ash, OH
Benefits
Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
As Needed Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
Employee Recognition
Employee Referral Program
Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
Company
Verista
Verista offers transformative compliance, automation, packaging solutions for the life sciences, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.
501-1000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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