Automation Engineer (Finance)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION:

The Automation Engineer responsibilities include supporting and implementing project requiring high levels of automation. The AE will provide engineering support from the writing of equipment business requirements through the bidding process and eventual implementation of each project. The AE must view projects through a strategic lens assessing the impact on the Deckers network.

To be a successful Automation Engineer you should be able to derive insights from large amounts of data that support and guide optimal project performance. You should also be meticulous when it comes to preparing documentation and reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO

• Contribute to project planning, budgeting and overall strategy
• Conduct and present feasibility analyses for proposed projects
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
• Monitor and evaluate the overall project
• Analyze project data and produce insights to optimize performance.
• Identify project shortfalls and recommend remediation opportunities
• Provide operational support such as liaising with stakeholders, tracking timelines, etc.
• Prepare, review and maintain project documentation and reports.
• Maintain project contracts and financial performance.
• Partner with Operations leadership to drive improvements that benefit the customer experience.
• Trouble shoot equipment failures and determine corrective actions to undertake
• Provide In-depth analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Managing compliance with audits and certifications.
• Support environmental sustainability efforts in line with corporate goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Automation Engineer interfaces extensively with Operations leadership, Engineering, Facility Maintenance and vendors to improve Decker's ROI as it is related to CAPEX and OPEX projects. This includes, but is not limited to improving customer SLAs, reducing labor costs and driving improvement in overall CPU.

The Project Analyst will craft regular presentations to senior management communicating key take-aways from multiple initiatives and offering data to support decisions to be made.

The PA will develop and recommend measurement plans to ensure improvements are repeatable and realized, supports with communication of workplace safety precautions.

The AE position collaborates with operations, and other internal Deckers teams to support and contribute to Green Initiatives. Ensures projects are executed in a responsible and safe manner.

As an Automation Engineer, you will drive automation projects designed to improve overall organizational performance. You will leverage your organization skills, problem solving, and creative thinking to resolve escalated issues and drive continuous process improvement in a dynamic environment. You will support with other job duties as needed. Develop and maintain productive, effective, and professional relationships with peers, superiors, and others. Always represent the company in a positive and supportive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certifications:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in all phases of implementing complex automation solutions.
• Experience with stakeholder and financial management and ROI calculations
• Lean Six Sigma experience

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in the coordination and implementation complex projects.
• 3-5 years of experience optimizing fulfillment and distribution warehouse operations.
• Knowledge and or working experience with automation (Autostore, Exotec, Caja).
• Experience in facility and process redesign and implementation.

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to positively influence others.
• Strong organizational, management, and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated ability to expedite several projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Ability to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from management, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Sets plans & objectives, clearly monitors their progress through completion.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

Light: Office work, some lifting, considerable walking Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to different weather elements.