Senior Automation Engineer - 1st Shift

GXO Logistics

3d•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for the performance, throughput, and reliability of a Geek+ Goods-to-Person automation system in a 24/7 distribution environment. The role leads and supports the maintenance organization, works with Geek+ on system improvements, and serves as the primary customer-facing engineering representative. Responsibilities also include facility layout and material-flow improvements, specialized inventory controls, labor and productivity analysis, and cross-functional operational excellence projects. The position is based in Tracy, California, and requires willingness to relocate. It is a first-shift role, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The annual salary range is $115,000–$130,000. GXO offers eligible employees paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), and other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience.
At least 2 years of engineering experience in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing, or a related field.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Experience in an AS9100 or ISO9001 production environment.
Must be willing to relocate to Tracy, California.

Nice To Haves

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience.
Experience with warehouse automation systems, including Geek+, GTP, AMRs, ASRS, or similar technologies.
Strong background in industrial engineering, facility design, labor management, and continuous improvement.
Customer-facing experience with operational performance reviews, project proposals, and business case development.
Lean Six Sigma, APICS, or related certifications.

Responsibilities

Own the performance, throughput, and reliability of a Geek+ Goods-to-Person automation system in a 24/7 distribution environment.
Lead and support a 24/7 maintenance organization, including technician training, uptime tracking, repair management, preventive maintenance planning, spare-parts inventory, contractor coordination, and vendor support management.
Partner with Geek+ on continuous improvement initiatives, including order prioritization, task strategy optimization, bin-error skip logic, grid-zoning enhancements, and other system performance improvements.
Serve as the primary customer-facing engineering representative by communicating downtime events, presenting improvement proposals, and building business cases demonstrating operational and financial value.
Analyze inventory profiles and develop strategies for moving high-velocity SKUs out of the automation system when operationally advantageous, using alternative storage, picking, and counting solutions.
Develop processes and controls for specialized, high-value inventory with elevated shrink and liability exposure.
Lead facility layout and material-flow improvements between automation, consolidation, and packing operations to improve safety, inventory control, and productivity.
Drive site-wide 6S and operational excellence initiatives aligned with GXO standards.
Conduct time studies, labor analyses, and productivity assessments to establish labor standards, improve efficiency, and support customer rate justifications.
Lead cross-functional projects focused on safety, quality, service, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.