Hybrid Solution Engineer – IT Automation

at First Quality

• Job title: Solution Engineer – IT Automation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: IoT, Java, JavaScript, SQL, VBA
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Solution Engineer focusing on IT Automation solutions at First Quality. Involves system development, integration, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides input into overall direction, development and integration of warehouse control systems, warehouse automation (AS/RS), and automated guided vehicles.
• Focuses on strategic initiatives and plans; is proactive, anticipatory, and driving in nature to provide significant value to divisions/functions.
• Plays a lead role in enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the effective use of technology and continuous improvement.
• Work with business leadership to document a clear vision of a business opportunities and how they support the business plan.
• Works with the Campus/Divisions to understand business strategy and define system requirements.
• Ensures sound integration of processes for assigned systems across FQ.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert for assigned systems in the areas of: Integration, Warehouse Control Systems, Material Handling Equipment, AS/RS, and Automated-Guided Vehicle integration to Business Systems (SAP, SAP-EWM)
• Ensures relevant Automation systems data is available in First Quality Analytics platform.
• Leads the delivery of assigned Automation Systems projects on time, within budget and meeting business requirements.
• Ensures adherence to IT enterprise architecture principles and guidelines.
• Ensures all assigned solutions are designed, built, and deployed to meet or exceed application performance and maintainability requirements thus enabling scalability and continuous updates from software vendors.
• Stays current on emerging Automation Solution technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, in lieu of degree a combination of education and additional experience will be considered.
• Automation / Material handling Systems experience with a focus on warehouse management systems or material handling equipment automation
• 5 plus years of progressive IT/OT experience with at least 3 years in Automation Systems, warehouse control software implementation and integration or factory automation systems
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience/exposure to Programming Languages: C/C++/VC++, JAVA, JavaScript, VB/VBA, ABAP, C#, ASP, SQL, XML, HTML, PLC
• Ability and desire to engage with assigned business functions of the Enterprise to understand and articulate the business requirements as well as the IT capabilities and requirements
• Experience in system testing and system testing methodology
• Experience implementing software used in 24X7 environments
• Experience with the main functions and responsibilities within Supply Chain including Warehousing, Inventory Management, Logistics, and automation including Automated-Guided Vehicles, RF, etc.
• Experience with robotics and IOT devices
• Domestic travel 40% - 70% depending on location

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!