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Brooksource lists this Senior Project Engineer opportunity in indianapolis, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Indianapolis, IN | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Client| Warehouse Engineering & Automation
Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Warehouse Project Engineer to support a major warehouse modernization and expansion initiative within a highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will be a key contributor to several strategic projects including warehouse automation upgrades, AGV fleet expansion, RFID integration, ASRS enhancements, and a site-wide wood pallet elimination strategy.
The engineer will work within the Warehouse Engineering group supporting a complex material handling operation responsible for delivering components to assembly and packaging lines while also managing finished goods storage and distribution. This individual will serve as a technical lead for automation-focused projects and play a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted warehouse operations.
What You'll Be Working On
Warehouse Expansion & Automation
Support a multi-year warehouse modernization initiative involving:
Expansion of AGV fleet
New automation installations
Material flow optimization
Lead automation-focused capital projects from design through implementation.
Coordinate with vendors, including Dematic, on system upgrades and integration activities.
Lead portions of a corporate initiative to eliminate wood pallets from manufacturing and warehouse operations.
Support implementation of plastic pallet systems and pallet exchange equipment.
Evaluate material flow impacts and troubleshoot system interactions with packaging, assembly, and warehouse operations.
Work cross-functionally to ensure operational readiness and successful deployment.
RFID & Material Tracking
Drive RFID implementation initiatives.
Support integration of scanners, cameras, vision systems, and material tracking technologies.
Improve inventory visibility and warehouse efficiency through automation solutions.
Operational Support
Troubleshoot automation issues impacting material movement and warehouse performance.
Support CQV, testing, validation, and startup activities.
Participate in on-call support as needed for critical warehouse operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or related).
5+ years of engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, warehouse automation, logistics, or automation engineering environments.
Experience leading engineering projects from concept through execution.
Strong automation troubleshooting experience.
Experience with:
PLCs
HMIs
RFID systems
Barcode scanners
Vision systems
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Rockwell Automation PLC experience.
AGV exposure.
ASRS experience.
SCADA or Ignition experience.
SQL or data analytics experience.
Pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing experience.
Material handling, logistics, warehouse automation, or distribution center experience.
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Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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