Lead IT DC Robotics and Automation Engineer at BJ's Wholesale Club

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Logistics, WarehousingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or related technical field
  • 3+ years of experience with Swisslog SynQ or comparable warehouse automation software systems
  • Experienced in supporting and configuring warehouse automation software systems, particularly Swisslog SynQ and related MHE platforms
  • Strong understanding of material handling system (MHE) software, including WES/WCS integration, PLC controls, and real-time decision logic
  • Skilled in designing, configuring, testing, and maintaining complex MHE software environments within distribution centers
  • Adept at troubleshooting issues across multiple layers of automation software and hardware integration
  • Effective at collaborating with operations, engineering, IT, and third-party vendors to ensure optimal system performance
  • Demonstrated ability to own technical systems, drive system improvements, and provide thought leadership for automation software solutions
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Swisslog SynQ software within the MHE ecosystem

Responsibilities

  • Design and configure MHE software workflows, material routing logic, task orchestration rules, and exception handling protocols
  • Collaborate with WMS, and controls teams to ensure seamless end-to-end automation flow and data alignment
  • Act as the SME for MHE software platform configuration, change control, versioning, and real-time performance monitoring
  • Troubleshoot MHE software issues related to logic faults, data mismatches, communication drops, and throughput delays
  • Lead or participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and go-live validation for automation projects
  • Maintain and enhance interface communication between MHE software and upstream/downstream systems including WMS and PLCs
  • Partner with MHE vendor to identify software patches, configuration tuning opportunities, and version upgrade requirements
  • Define system KPIs and develop dashboards or tools to monitor automation performance and responsiveness
  • Contribute to documentation for integration specifications, error recovery procedures, and software configuration standards
  • Support user training, escalation resolution, and post-go-live system stabilization activities

Skills

Swisslog SynQ
MHE
WES
WCS
PLC
warehouse automation
robotics
automation software
system integration
troubleshooting

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