Warehouse Industrial Engineer- Fleet and Autonomous Systems

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For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to maintain and support our fleet of powered industrial vehicles, semi-trucks, conveyors, autonomous robots, and drones. In this role, you will forecast and plan for necessary upgrades, develop and implement processes to enhance warehouse operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and resolve issues with autonomous systems.

What your day may look like:

• Fleet Support: Maintain and support a fleet of powered industrial vehicles, semi-trucks, conveyors, autonomous robots, and drones.
• Technology Forecasting: Develop forecasts for current and future state technologies, including IT structure requirements and uncrewed autonomous systems. Predict and plan for necessary upgrades to the fleet and industrial equipment.
• Equipment Knowledge: Maintain a working understanding of various warehousing equipment and new technologies that enable autonomy and machine learning.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure safe and compliant implementation of new equipment, adhering to OSHA, ANSI, DOT, FAA, and cybersecurity regulations.
• Process Development and Improvements: Develop factory and departmental processes and standards to enhance warehouse maturity and integrate autonomous safety-first technologies. Lead material movement and delivery improvements, complex process changes, and technology changes. Develop core teams, report to steering committees, and project implementation efforts.
• Technical Coordination: Communicate technical information across all organizational levels, including vendors, project managers, production team members, and operations managers.
• Fleet Database Management, Utilization, and Capacity Planning: Develop and maintain the department vehicle fleet database, including details such as make, model, year, and serial number of vehicles and equipment. Understand the utilization and capacity of the equipment and optimize the fleet by rearranging and right-sizing powered industrial vehicles.
• Autonomous Issue Resolution: Optimize and solve any issues that arise with autonomous systems.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or comparable field, or 6+ years of field experience.
• 3-5 years of experience working with uncrewed and autonomous systems in a warehousing logistics environment. Familiarity with different types of autonomous equipment systems from conception to completion.
• Strong skills in developing project plans, timelines, budgets, layouts, resource requirements, and calculating ROI.
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Experience with systems like SAP, Oracle, or Manhattan Associates.
• Skills in software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks for designing and planning layouts.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, or other data analysis tools for tracking and optimizing warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Asana, or Trello for managing projects and timelines.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python) and automation tools (e.g., PLC programming) is a plus.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and countermeasure implementation.
• Working knowledge of powered industrial vehicles (e.g., forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, etc.). Knowledge of lifting, rigging, and moving heavy materials using heavy-duty equipment.
• Understanding of tooling and equipment for material handling operations and their impact on safety, accuracy, quality, throughput, and efficiency.
• Some travel required (5%).

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
• We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
• We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.

This position is located in Sacramento, CA. The salary range for this role is $98,300-$132,700. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

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