Senior Engineer - Automation

WESCO - Alsip, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Alsip, IL

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 within the company's network. This position involves leading the integration and deployment of commercially available fulfillment systems that are designed to interact with automation, 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 goals. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with Information Technology and Operations teams to define, implement, and create guidelines for automation that enhance warehouse operation processes. You will review and interpret project specifications, manage budgets, schedules, and the scope of design, and participate in simulation and emulation activities. Additionally, you will work closely with the Finance team to evaluate automation systems through cost analysis and capital expenditure requests, justifying automation projects based on their potential return on investment. In this role, you will also be responsible for educating and training members of technology deployment and warehouse operations on automation system architecture, usability, and functionality. You will implement automation projects from design through production, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Your expertise will be crucial in designing holistic hardware and software solutions for problem-solving 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.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred licenses/certificates: Certified Automation Professional (CAP); Project Management Professional (PMP); Six Sigma.