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Automation Engineer (Warehouse)Knowhirematch • Macon, GA, US
Automation Engineer (Warehouse)

Automation Engineer (Warehouse)

Knowhirematch • Macon, GA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
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Job description

Warehouse Automation Engineer — Multi-Plant (PA / GA)

Company :  Consumer Products Manufacturer

Locations :  Lewistown, PA

  • McElhattan, PA
  • Macon, GA

Travel :  Up to 50% (typically lower if PA-based; PA plants are ~1 hour apart)

Role Overview

Own the design, improvement, and execution of  warehouse material flow  and  automation  across  three plants . You’ll lead projects from concept through commissioning, driving safety, throughput, accuracy, and cost performance.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead multi-site projects for  robots ,  material handling systems  (conveyors / sorters / ASRS / AMR / AGV), and  warehouse automation  (WES / WCS integrations).
  • Develop  warehouse system layouts  and process flows; model capacity, buffers, and labor / cycle times.
  • Program / troubleshoot  PLCs  and coordinate controls integration with OEMs and site maintenance.
  • Drive  continuous improvement  using Lean / Six Sigma; set KPIs (throughput, OEE, pick accuracy, dwell time) and deliver measurable gains.
  • Manage vendors, timelines, and budgets; execute FAT / SAT, startup, and change management.
  • Coach site teams; standardize best practices and preventative maintenance routines across plants.
  • Requirements

    Must-Have Qualifications

  • Strong  project management  and  PLC  experience in  consumer products  or  high-speed manufacturing .
  • Hands-on automation background with  robots, material handling systems, or warehouse automation .
  • Proven  continuous improvement  leadership;  Lean / Six Sigma  toolkit.
  • Demonstrated experience  developing warehouse layouts  and material flow designs.
  • Willingness to  travel up to 50%  to support multiple plants.
  • Nice to Have

  • Experience with WMS / WES / WCS, industrial networks, and data dashboards.
  • CAD proficiency for layout / drawing updates.
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