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Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

HelloFreshIrving, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as : Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

The Automation Engineer works with people, processes and equipment in an effort to optimize operations with the HelloFresh Distribution Centers. The ideal candidate will use their experience and technical acumen to scope and implement automation opportunities throughout the distribution network.  You will be asked to travel up to 20% within the United States.

You will…

  • Work with external vendors and system integrators to design and implement automated order fulfillment solutions utilizing top industry technology such as AMRs, Robotic arms, ASRS, sortation systems, etc.
  • Take the lead on designing distribution facilities, including new facilities, facility retrofits, conveyor changes, and other material handling equipment (MHE) changes.
  • Work with cross-functional team members to ensure their business needs are met by new system designs
  • Develop robust ROI analyses for new technology / processes
  • Identify, define and implement process improvement opportunities
  • Function as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all local automation processes and projects

You are…

  • Data-driven – make decisions based on facts rather than gut-feelings
  • Experience in developing preferred methods / Standard Operating Procedures
  • A connector of complex problems at all levels through excellent written and verbal skills
  • Impeccable organization, detail, and project management
  • Agile - works in an ever-changing environment; demonstrates a data-driven focus in all work.
  • Experienced in leading teams and encouraging collaborations at all levels and departments of an organization.
  • A natural owner - Super reliable and thoughtful in managing your responsibilities, cares about the outcome and quality of work and earns the trust of your colleagues
  • Customer-focused : aim to achieve a customer experience and product that is second to none
  • Communicative and send clear messages verbally and in written form to set direction, and convey updates on issues, operational status, and goals during daily / weekly stand-ups and leadership reviews

    • You have…

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar required
  • 2 years of engineering experience in multi-site industrial distribution, manufacturing, or processing environments preferred
  • Experience scoping and / or implementing automated equipment to reduce labor, error rate, and / or process inefficiencies.
  • Experience with using Warehouse Control Systems (WCS / WES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  • AutoCad proficiency required
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Office products, mainly Microsoft Excel, and Google Suite
  • SQL proficiency is preferred
  • This position's essential functions demand the performance of the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation :
  • Prolonged periods working at a desk and on a computer
  • Read information on a computer screen and inputting data into a computer system

    • You’ll get…

  • Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
  • Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
  • Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

    • This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

    Texas Pay Range

    $78,400—$88,200 USD

    Newark, NJ Pay Range

    $90,200—$101,450 USD

    Arizona Pay Range

    $78,400—$88,200 USD

    About HelloFresh

    We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

    At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

    We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.

    To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

    HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at :

  • Europe : EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com
  • APAC : APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com
  • United States : USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.com
  • Canada : CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com
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