HelloFresh

[US DC] Senior Automation Engineer

HelloFresh • $131K — $169K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field required.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in industrial distribution, manufacturing, or processing environments preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience with SQL (Snowflake, MSSQL) and advanced data visualization tools (Tableau, Grafana, etc.).
  • Experience with simulation software (FlexSim, etc.) and MOST modeling.
  • Experience with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
  • Hands-on mechanical aptitude, understanding equipment and systems operations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of interacting effectively across various levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Interface with vendors and integrators to design automated fulfillment solutions.
  • Lead data analytics efforts for Automation and Material Handling Systems.
  • Analyze large datasets and create actionable insights and productivity dashboards.
  • Optimize Distribution Center layouts and material flows.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business needs via new systems.
  • Support business case justifications for new technology and process enhancements.
  • Translate complex technical information into simple documentation and presentations.

Benefits

  • 401k with immediate vesting company match and equity plan based on role.
  • Generous PTO and parental leave (up to 16 weeks).
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits effective from the first day of employment.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Discount on HelloFresh meal plans (up to 85%).
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for diverse communities.
  • Inclusive and dynamic work environment in a rapidly growing company.
Full Job Description
Senior Automation Engineer

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 fac

Colorado Pay Range

$131,600-$169,200 USD

Texas Pay Range

$122,500-$157,500 USD

Newark, NJ Pay Range

$140,700-$180,900 USD

Arizona Pay Range

$122,500-$157,500 USD

Illinois Pay Range

$131,600-$169,200 USD

About HelloFresh

HelloFresh SE is a German publicly traded meal-kit company based in Berlin, Germany. It is the largest meal-kit provider in the United States, and also has operations in Canada, Western Europe (including the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland), New Zealand and Australia. The company was founded in November 2011 in Berlin, Germany by Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, and Jessica Nilsson. HelloFresh delivers pre-measured ingredients and recipes to their customers, allowing them to cook meals at home. The company went public in November 2017 and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Size
18,700 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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