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Senior Automation Engineer Job Description: The Senior Automation Engineer brings technical experience in designing, implementing, and improving Automated Material Handling Systems and Technology within the fulfillment network. This role works closely with functional stakeholders, vendors, and other engineers to solve problems and reduce fulfillment costs with minimal direction. You will … Interface with external vendors and system integrators to design automated order fulfillment solutions. Scope and stay up to date on top industry technology such as AMRs, Robotics, ASRS, sortation systems, etc. Lead data analytic efforts for designing Automation and Material Handling Systems. Ability to extract clear and concise outputs from messy inputs. Analyze large sets of data and provide clear and actionable insights. Creating operations-facing productivity dashboards and being a pioneer for leveraging data to measure success. Optimize Distribution Center layouts, material flows, Automation equipment, etc. Work collaboratively with cross-functional team members to ensure their business needs are met by new system designs. Support business case justification for new technology, CapEx purchases and process enhancements. Translate complex technical information into simple documentation and presentations, independently. Leverage GenAI to automate time consuming tasks and improve internal processes. You are… Extremely data-oriented and have built data-driven tools and models that provide valuable insights to complex problems. Experienced in equipment selection, design, standards, performance improvement, statistics. Able to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others. Able to analyze and provide solutions for cost reduction through automation implementation and cost/benefit analysis. A superior multi-tasker, and have the ability to meet concurrent project deadlines. Known for delivering polished, high quality presentations and reports that influence and accelerate business decision making Able to travel up to 25%, peaking up to 50% during project implementations. You have… BS Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar field required. 5+ years of engineering experience in multi-site industrial distribution, manufacturing, or processing environments preferred 5+ Years experience with SQL (Snowflake, MSSQL) and advanced data visualization tools (Tableau, Grafana, etc.) Experience with simulation software (FlexSim, etc.) and MOST modeling Experience with using Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Hands-on mechanical aptitude and an ability to understand how equipment and systems operate. Excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude, and approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization, up and down). You’ll get… Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role Generous PTO and parental leave of up to 16 weeks Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_) Access to 6 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for minorities, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+ Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is growing exponentially year over year This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors. Texas Pay Range $91,140 — $105,400 USD Newark, NJ Pay Range $105,105 — $121,550 USD Arizona Pay Range $91,140 — $105,400 USD
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.