Automation Integration Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, automation, systems integration, or a similar environment
• Experience with warehouse systems, including WMS, WES, and/or WCS
• Experience with material handling and automation systems such as conveyors, sorters, AS/RS, and put-to-light systems
• Working knowledge of system integrations, interfaces, data flows, and transaction/message exchanges between warehouse and automation systems
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience in live operational environments
• Experience developing or executing test plans, test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and system validation
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Ability to independently manage multiple technical investigations and changing priorities
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and experience coordinating with Operations, IT, Engineering, and external vendors
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Manhattan WMS experience
• Pyramid WCS or similar warehouse control system experience
• Experience working with automation vendors or systems integrators such as KNAPP, BEUMER, or similar providers
• Experience supporting major system implementations, commissioning, go-lives, and ramp-ups
• SQL experience
• Power BI or similar data visualization experience
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or engineering/layout drawings
• Experience creating SOPs, process flows, system architecture diagrams, or technical documentation

Job Description

One of Insight Global’s top retail clients is seeking an Automation Integration Engineer to support the integration, implementation, optimization, and ongoing performance of distribution and warehouse automation systems. This role will work hands-on with WMS, WES/WCS, automation controls, and material handling equipment such as conveyors, sorters, AS/RS, and put-to-light systems. The engineer will partner closely with Operations, IT, Engineering, and external vendors to troubleshoot system and equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, test system changes, and improve throughput and reliability. This position will also support system implementations, commissioning, go-lives, reporting, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume distribution environment.