6173 - Warehouse Automation Engineer / Sr. Automation Engineer
About The Position
Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities. Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day. Company Culture Guidelines & Values: We empower and support our colleagues We commit to client success at every turn We have the courage to do the right thing We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged. We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise Job Overview: The successful Senior Automation Engineer will specialize in warehouse automation to guide design reviews, maintain project schedules, and deliver both long-term and interim solutions to expedite system commissioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related life sciences/technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience designing, installing, and commissioning automated warehouse or distribution center systems
- Hands-on expertise with warehouse automation technologies such as AGVs, automated pallet handling/exchange systems, conveyors, and material flow solutions
- Proven ability to collaborate with integrators, OEMs, IT, and operations teams to successfully stand up fully automated warehouse environments
- Ability and willingness to work 100% on-site in Blue Ash, OH
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and commissioning of a fully automated cold-storage warehouse, including AGVs, automated pallet handling/exchange systems, pallet washers, and conveyor-based material flow
- Own automation architecture and controls strategy, partnering with OEMs and integrators on PLCs, WCS/WMS, safety systems, and SAP integration
- Drive detailed design and technical reviews to identify risks, resolve bottlenecks in cold-storage automation, and optimize throughput, reliability, and system availability
- Develop and implement interim and fallback operating modes (e.g., manual or semi-automated workflows) to accelerate go-live and mitigate commissioning risk
- Define automation standards and scalability plans to support future expansion, including a potential Phase 2 second-floor automation build-out
Benefits
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
- FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
- Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
- As Needed Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
