MHE Automation Architect

Americold Logistics - Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Atlanta, GA

Warehousing and Storage

About the position

The Automation Architect will lead the organization in developing, maintaining, and governing the Automation processes and Automation Interface Architecture across the entire organization. This role focuses on promoting automation design principles and standards while assisting business modelers and developers in the design and development of automation processes, data, and interfaces. The Automation Architect will provide leadership and guidance to development teams on architectural practices and policies, collaborating with operations teams to create agile and sustainable processes for deploying and managing automated solutions in both non-production and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Own IT and software solutions for automation site implementation including internal infrastructure and auxiliary systems integration.
• Interface with EDI, Web, and Data Warehouse applications.
• Design & implement solutions related to complex warehouse automation systems and applications including WMS, WCS & WES for ASRS & Deep Lane Storage equipment.
• Lead the creation and evolution of the automation architecture.
• Lead and facilitate the creation and implementation of automation governance practices and other automation tools.
• Work closely with internal/external customers to perform tasks related to critical software and/or process alterations such as solution design, software and process testing, systems configuration, process and information flow documentation maintenance, performing UATs, and coordination of information distribution to site.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience with implementing, configuring and maintaining enterprise software applications functionality such as WES/WCS, WMS, Distribution, Transportation, and Labor Management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex problems and formulate alternative solutions.
• Excellent conceptual design skills with an instinctive feel for appropriate solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with XML and other integration platforms.
• Experience and/or knowledge of FMEA, ITIL, COBIT, ISO, and Project Management Methodologies.
• Experience in JDA platforms/languages, MOCA, Java, etc.
• Experience in PLC technologies like Rockwell, Siemens, etc.
• Knowledge of IT Infrastructure such as networking, servers, data centers, higher availability and disaster recovery (HA&DR).
• Relevant programming experience preferred.