Solution Engineer – IT Automation

First Quality • Lock Haven, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality Enterprises is seeking a Solution Engineer – IT Automation for its Lock Haven facility. This role is crucial for the IT Automation team, which manages Warehouse Automation, AS/RS solutions, and Automated-Guided Vehicles. The Solution Engineer will provide functional and technical leadership in defining, designing, and delivering these automation systems. Responsibilities include partnering with site engineering and operations, defining business requirements, scoping solutions, developing specifications, and overseeing project delivery. This position acts as the primary engineering contact and 3rd level support escalation point for assigned systems, and is accountable for training operations team members on automation systems, including warehouse control systems, AS/RS, and automated-guided vehicles. The role requires close collaboration with various IT teams to ensure a complete end-to-end systems lifecycle. Proven teamwork is essential for success. The position involves 40-70% travel to manufacturing sites in OH, GA, PA, and SC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, in lieu of degree a combination of education and additional experience will be considered.
• Automation / Material handling Systems experience with a focus on warehouse management systems or material handling equipment automation.
• 5 plus years of progressive IT/OT experience with at least 3 years in Automation Systems, warehouse control software implementation and integration or factory automation systems.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience/exposure to Programming Languages: C/C++/VC++, JAVA, JavaScript, VB/VBA, ABAP, C#, ASP, SQL, XML, HTML, PLC.
• Ability and desire to engage with assigned business functions of the Enterprise to understand and articulate the business requirements as well as the IT capabilities and requirements.
• Experience in system testing and system testing methodology.
• Experience implementing software used in 24X7 environments.
• Experience with the main functions and responsibilities within Supply Chain including Warehousing, Inventory Management, Logistics, and automation including Automated-Guided Vehicles, RF, etc.
• Experience with robotics and IOT devices.

Responsibilities

• Provides input into overall direction, development and integration of warehouse control systems, warehouse automation (AS/RS), and automated guided vehicles.
• Focuses on strategic initiatives and plans; is proactive, anticipatory, and driving in nature to provide significant value to divisions/functions.
• Plays a lead role in enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the effective use of technology and continuous improvement.
• Work with business leadership to document a clear vision of a business opportunities and how they support the business plan.
• Works with the Campus/Divisions to understand business strategy and define system requirements.
• Ensures sound integration of processes for assigned systems across FQ.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert for assigned systems in the areas of: Integration, Warehouse Control Systems, Material Handling Equipment, AS/RS, and Automated-Guided Vehicle integration to Business Systems (SAP, SAP-EWM).
• Ensures relevant Automation systems data is available in First Quality Analytics platform.
• Leads the delivery of assigned Automation Systems projects on time, within budget and meeting business requirements.
• Ensures adherence to IT enterprise architecture principles and guidelines.
• Ensures all assigned solutions are designed, built, and deployed to meet or exceed application performance and maintainability requirements thus enabling scalability and continuous updates from software vendors.
• Stays current on emerging Automation Solution technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level