Automation Engineer – Goods-to-Person Supply Chain

About the role

The Home Depot is looking for an Automation Engineer to support its Goods-to-Person (GTP) solution across its supply chain network. The engineer supports, optimizes and troubleshoots automated warehouse systems so that operations remain safe, reliable and efficient, working with robotic systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), conveyor systems and warehouse software. The role partners with operations, maintenance, technology teams and vendors, and typically reports to a Manager or Senior Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions for warehouses, including robotic systems, conveyors, AS/RS and other material handling systems, and lead or assist automation projects on time, within budget and to specification.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, improve throughput and inventory accuracy, and carry out root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support new site deployments, system testing, process enhancements and solution rollouts.
• Maintain operational standards, training materials, playbooks and best practices, and train warehouse personnel.
• Troubleshoot issues, coordinate resolution and ensure systems meet safety, operational and business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

Required profile

• Age 18 or older and legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial or Robotics Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in automation engineering, preferably in a distribution or warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of robotic arms, vision systems, LiDAR, AMR, AGV, sensors, cameras and similar technologies.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and with PLC, SCADA and HMI programming and debugging.
• Familiarity with WMS, WCS and WES.
• Typically requires overnight travel up to 75% of the time; mostly sitting or standing, lifting light material.

Required skills

• CAD: AutoCAD, SolidWorks
• PLC, SCADA, HMI programming and debugging
• Preferred: Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Kafka and Google Pub/Sub