Lead Professional
About The Position
Join our Team as the Project Lead for our Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS) to bring the most innovative automation to the warehouse operations at our new facility in Richmond, Virginia. Job Description The Mechatronics or Systems Engineer will contribute to the integration, performance, and reliability of the automated systems within the High Bay Warehouse (HBW). This role is essential to ensuring smooth, continuous operation of warehouse technologies, including conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), robotics, and warehouse control systems (WCS). This role requires a multidisciplinary approach that applies mechanical, electrical, software, and control engineering to support system functionality and minimize downtime. Exceeding The Automation Group are responsible for integrating and improving processes for the Warehouse Operations. They are experts in conveyor systems, automation and mechanical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is preferred.
- Proven experience in automation, robotics, or warehouse systems (High Bay or Automated Storage & Retrieval System environment preferred).
- Proficient with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and control systems.
- Experience with conveyor systems
- Familiarity with industrial networking, SCADA, HMI, and sensors/actuators.
- Strong analytical skills focused on solving technical challenges.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in commissioning, testing, or integrating automation systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Will be responsible for integrating systems to improve processes.
- Monitor, fix, and maintain automated warehouse systems and components (e.g., conveyors, shuttles, lifts, robots, sensors).
- Support the integration of new equipment and system upgrades, including testing and validation.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams (maintenance, IT, operations) to resolve issues and implement improvements.
- Develop and modify PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and other control system elements.
Benefits
- Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
- Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
- Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
- Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
- Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
