Industrial Engineer Senior Specialist

OnTrac•Chicago, IL

3d•Remote

About The Position

OnTrac is hiring an Industrial Engineer Senior Specialist! Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter! Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant industry experience
Advanced knowledge of industrial automation, controls systems, and continuous improvement methodologies in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Knowledge of conveyors, sortation systems, and material handling equipment
Ability to travel up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills and maintain professionalism across technical and operational teams.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose issues and improve automation performance.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.
Ability to develop solutions using limited information and precedent, adapting existing methods as needed.
Ability to apply sound judgment to determine the best course of action and work independently, with review at key milestones.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support automation solutions across sortation, distribution, and logistics operations.
Partner closely with internal stakeholders to improve throughput, reliability, cost efficiency, and safety across automated systems.
Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions for sortation systems, conveyors, scanners, and related equipment.
Support system commissioning, testing, and validation to ensure projects meet design specifications, timelines, and budget requirements.
Provide technical support for automation-related issues across hub and terminal operations.
Lead root cause analysis for system failures, downtime events, and performance gaps.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
Identify and execute process optimization opportunities.
Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance system reliability.
Support pilot programs and scaling of new automation technologies.
Analyze system performance data to increase uptime and throughput.
Create and maintain technical documentation including system diagrams, specifications, and SOPs.
Establish and promote engineering and safety standards across facilities.
Ensure all automation systems meet OSHA and company safety requirements.
Participate in safety audits and risk assessments related to automated equipment.