What are the responsibilities and job description for the Innovation Engineer position at Kenco Logistics Services, LLC?

Job Description

About the Position

The Innovation Engineer III will work with a small innovation and R&D team to identify, develop business cases, pilot, and implement industry leading automation, robotic, and emerging solutions for the supply chain industry. Effectively use technologies such as low-level automation, 2D and 3D machine vision, optical devices, specialty conveyors, robotics, sensors, safety systems, and execution systems such as WCS / WES. The Innovation Engineer III will work on testing and piloting complex automation and systems orchestration to successfully bring new solutions to market.

Functions

Execute all phases of a pilot project including concept and research, costing, creating business cases / ROI analysis, and submitting funding requests and then managing the pilot project using standard PMO processes, concluding with a documented case study, transition plan and training documents.
Cross-train as required in robotic programming, computer vision, autonomous navigation, object recognition, IoT (Internet of Things), and other emerging technologies.
Understand the automation technology market, robotics market, and emerging technologies and develop engineered solutions to meet these customer improvement goals.
Assist with automation, robotic and mechanical engineering on solution design in support of sales
Create Functional Specifications documents and source solutions.
Successfully deliver pilot projects with regards to customer satisfaction, schedule, time, and budget with little guidance.
Manage the vendor relationships associated with pilot projects and the Innovation Lab.
Ensure we meet and exceed our customer's expectations through superior POC and Piloting.
Collaborate with external partners to assist in the design or development of robotic or automation solutions including supporting software.
Coordinate and assist with other engineers in prototype development as needed.
Complete all administrative tasks / paperwork in timely manner.
Work with management to prioritize projects on macro level; ability to prioritize individual tasks on your own
Develop thorough documentation and training for trainers, end users, operations.
Attend training and become certified in applicable technologies or programs as required.
Oversee the physical innovation warehouse lab – installing, maintaining, testing and orchestrating solutions and conducting demos, training, and tours.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering with an emphasis in Automation, Innovation, Emerging Technologies or related field required.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the industry and / or on automated projects required.

Proven experience and knowledge of automation and robotic solutions in logistics and supply chain.

Intermediate knowledge of mobile platforms, industrial robots, emerging technologies, automation solutions, fixed and flexible, and warehouse, yard, labor management and safety systems.

Experience in WCS (Warehouse Control System) and / or WES (Warehouse Execution Systems).

Effective customer presentation skills.

Comfortable working in a lean Agile Team.

Project management capability (formal training not needed).

Strong and effective communication skills.

Ability to analyze engineering problems and develop creative solutions.

Ability to multi-task while maintaining progress toward completing overall goal.

Problem solver and experimenter with innovative mindset.

Positive, team-oriented attitude.

Competencies

Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his / her business and organization.

Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.

Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.

Managing Transitions / Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.

Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy.

Travel Requirements

This position is expected to travel approximately 25% - 50%.

A passport is not required, but recommended.

For California residents – please enter or copy / paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.

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is expected to travel approximately 25% - 50%.

A passport is not required, but recommended.

For California residents – please enter or copy / paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.

https : / / www.kencogroup.com / ccpa -notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants /

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