What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at TVS Supply Chain Solutions North America?
The Automation Engineer will lead the design, deployment, and optimization of automation technologies to transform warehouse logistics operations. This role is critical to driving efficiency, reducing manual handling, and improving material flow through advanced automation solutions. A primary responsibility will be the implementation of autonomous mobile vehicles (AMVs) and/or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to support dynamic material movement, streamline order fulfillment, and enable scalable warehouse operations. The engineer will ensure seamless integration of AMRs with existing systems, including WMS and safety protocols. This position is based at our Wentzville, MO facility.
At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who are currently authorized to work in Missouri without the need for visa sponsorship or immigration support, now or in the future.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Automation & Robotics: Design and deploy AMR/AMV solutions for material transport, replenishment, and order picking, ensuring optimal fleet management and navigation.
- Warehouse Optimization: Analyze current workflows to identify bottlenecks and labor-intensive processes suitable for automation; apply lean principles to streamline operations.
- Simulation & Modeling: Develop and validate simulation models for AMR routing, traffic management, and throughput improvements to ensure performance before deployment.
- Systems Integration: Integrate AMRs with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), IoT-enabled devices, and APIs to enable real-time visibility and control.
- Safety & Compliance: Establish safety standards and operational guidelines for shared human-robot environments; ensure compliance with ISO/ANSI and local regulations.
- Data Analytics: Monitor AMR performance metrics such as cycle time, utilization, and error rates; implement continuous improvement strategies based on data insights.
- Project Management & Documentation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align automation initiatives with cost reduction and service-level goals; prepare detailed documentation including system architecture, SOPs, and maintenance plans.
- Quality & Reliability: Align automation efforts with quality control objectives, resolve production issues, and implement preventive maintenance strategies to ensure reliability.
Competencies
- Automation System Design
- AMR Technology & Fleet Management
- Warehouse Process Optimization
- Systems Integration (WMS, ERP, IoT)
- Simulation & Traffic Control Algorithms
- Safety & Compliance in Automated Environments
- Project Management & ROI Analysis
- Programming & Controls
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, and move throughout both office and operational areas. This may include lifting or moving items up to 35 pounds, operating equipment, or navigating warehouse and production spaces. Physical demands will vary by site and role
Work Environment
The work environment includes both office and operational areas, such as offices, collaborative workspaces, and an active warehouse or production floor. Employees are expected to work across these settings, with adherence to site-specific safety protocols and PPE requirements where applicable.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-Time, Exempt.
Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required.
Travel
Travel may be required between TVS Supply Chain Solutions, North American sites.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering or related
- 4 years of experience in automation engineering, with a focus on warehouse or logistics environments.
- Hands-on experience with AMRs/AMVs platforms and fleet management software.
- Proven experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, etc.), robotics integration, and conveyor systems.
- Knowledge of material handling systems, warehouse layouts, and lean principles.
- Proficiency with CAD software and simulation tools
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
TVS SCS NA is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture as an EEO employer. The TVS SCS NA team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law within any employment practices. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants; please contact [Hope Molyneaux, JMolyneaux@tvsscs.com] to request a reasonable accommodation. The employee selected for this role must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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