Automation Engineer - AGV and ASRS
Job Description
- Relocation Assistance Packages are available for qualified candidates.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for ASRS and AGV systems, leading the development and integration of these technologies into the Libertyville facility.
- Collaborate with leadership to select suitable ASRS and AGV suppliers, analyzing system capabilities and requirements to optimize plant efficiency.
- Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of ASRS and AGV systems, ensuring compliance with project timelines and performance standards.
- Ensure systems operate at full capacity once the new facility becomes operational, with a focus on long-term reliability and effectiveness.
- Act as the main liaison between the company and high-profile vendors, clients, and directors, managing presentations and fostering strong working relationships.
- Develop and execute strategies to maximize the efficiency of automated systems, staying abreast of the latest industry advancements and technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Extensive hands-on experience working with ASRS and AGV systems in a warehouse environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in working with ASRS vendors such as Hytrol, Swisslog, Schaefer, Knapp, Muratec, or Southworth.
- Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee system implementation projects from concept to completion.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, vendors, and high-profile clients.
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and system optimization.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.