Senior Engineer - Automation

Anixter - Cranbury Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Cranbury Township, NJ

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

As a Senior Engineer - Automation at WESCO, you will play a pivotal role in the architecture and development of automation solutions, including digital systems, within the company's network. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the integration and deployment of commercially available fulfillment systems that are designed to interact with automation technologies, thereby enhancing material movement and handling within Operations. You will also support the creation and communication of the Global Automation Roadmap, ensuring that all automation initiatives align with the company's strategic objectives. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Information Technology and Operations teams to define, implement, and establish guidelines for automation processes that enhance warehouse operations. You will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting project specifications, managing budgets, schedules, and the scope of design. Your participation in simulation and emulation activities will be crucial for validating automation solutions before deployment. Additionally, you will work with the Finance team to evaluate automation systems through cost analysis and capital expenditure requests, justifying the need for automation projects. A key aspect of your role will involve educating and training members of the technology deployment and warehouse operations teams on automation system architecture, usability, and functionality. You will oversee the implementation of automation projects from design through to production, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Your expertise will be essential in designing holistic hardware and software solutions that address complex problems with fluid requirements, driving continuous improvement and efficiency through automation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Information Technology and Operations teams to define, implement, and create guidelines for automation to enhance warehouse operation processes.
• Review and interpret project specifications.
• Manage budget, schedule, and scope of design.
• Participate in simulation/emulation activities.
• Work with the Finance team to evaluate automation systems through cost analysis and capital expenditure requests to justify automation projects.
• Educate and provide training for members of technology deployment and warehouse operations on automation system architecture, usability, and functionality.
• Implement automation projects starting with design through production on time and within budget.
• Design holistic hardware and software solutions for problem solving with fluid requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency through automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Robotics Engineering or similar; Master's preferred.
• 5 years of proven experience in a similar position and exposure.
• Established background in Robotics or Mechatronic Systems.
• CAD experience and understanding of best practices.
• Proficiency with eCAD tools.
• Hands-on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents.
• Experience evaluating designs, performance, and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems.
• Ability to travel 0-25% of the time.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Six Sigma certification.