Experience in warehouse design and automation, including ASRS, VNA, automated put-away/picking, and conveyor systems.
Knowledge of robotics and automation technologies, including robots, cobots, AMRs, AGVs, and vision systems.
Hands-on experience in application engineering, development, and deployment of custom converting line automation solutions.
Awareness of advanced robotics technologies such as haptics, teleoperation, human-robot collaboration, voice-controlled robots, exoskeletons, ROS, and AMR/AGV fleet management.
Understanding of converting operations, including jumbo roll storage/retrieval, jumbo bag handling, and primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate with modeling and simulation teams, evaluate what-if scenarios, interpret results, and optimize designs.
Understanding of controls engineering and integration with plant IT systems, including WMS, WES, and WCS.
Experience in automation equipment selection and capital procurement, including robots, conveyors, sensors, PLCs, and HMIs.
Strong project execution, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, including installation and commissioning coordination.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead warehouse design and redesign, including capacity calculations, layout planning, and automation technology selection.
Design and implement end-to-end warehouse and converting line automation solutions, from concept development through commissioning.
Define project scope, cost estimates, schedules, and deliverables; track progress and ensure commitments on scope, cost, and timelines.
Coordinate with project managers, fabrication teams, plant personnel, and OEM suppliers across the US, Europe, and India.
Collaborate with Plant IT and relevant engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of automation systems.
Organize and conduct weekly project review meetings with customers, suppliers, and the TCS offshore team.
Manage and support equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and final handover at customer sites.
Identify new automation opportunities across plant operations and proactively recommend improvement solutions, including site visits as required.
Provide post-deployment technical support, root-cause analysis, and snag rectification to ensure reliable system performance.
Ensure all automation solutions comply with customer specifications, applicable safety standards, and regulatory requirements.