Warehouse automation engineer (robotics integration) description: a warehouse automation engineer designs and implements automated systems in distribution centers, including robotics, conveyor systems, and autonomous storage solutions. This full-time or consulting role (depending on project scope) is crucial as ohio’s warehouses adopt industry 4.0 technologies. The engineer blends industrial engineering, it integration, and robotics to streamline warehouse operations, often collaborating with both software (wms/wcs) and hardware (plc/mhe) teams. Responsibilities design and develop warehouse automation systems such as automated storage and retrieval systems (as/rs), conveyor networks, sortation systems, and collaborative robotics. Program, test, and calibrate automation technologies (robotic arms, agvs/amrs, plc-controlled devices) to enhance efficiency and reduce manual labor. Collaborate with warehouse operations managers to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements, conducting workflow analyses on picking, packing, and material flow. Oversee the integration of automation solutions with existing warehouse systems – ensuring robotic equipment (wcs/plc controllers) interfaces correctly with the warehouse management system and other software. Monitor performance of automated systems; analyze throughput, downtime, and error rates to troubleshoot issues and ensure optimal functionality. Manage preventive maintenance schedules for automation hardware and coordinate with vendors for timely support or upgrades, ensuring high system uptime. Stay up-to-date on advancements in warehouse tech (ai vision systems, new robotics, iot sensors) and recommend relevant improvements or retrofits to keep facilities state‑of‑the‑art. Document system designs, integration specs, test results, and maintenance procedures to support knowledge transfer and compliance with safety standards. Provide training and guidance to technicians and operators on using and maintaining automated equipment safely and effectively. Ensure that all automation implementations comply with osha safety regulations, it security standards, and company policies for reliable and secure operations. Skill tags: warehouse automation, robotics, plc programming, industrial controls, wcs (warehouse control systems), as/rs, conveyors, material handling equipment, systems integration, autocad/layout design, python/c++ (robot programming), iot sensors, troubleshooting, lean six sigma, project management, mhe maintenance, data analysis, continuous improvement, collaboration, safety compliance, manufacturing engineering, innovation, industry 4.0, problem‑solving. J-18808-ljbffr