Staff Automation Engineer (Systems Engineer)

Alert Innovation · Boston, MA

Company

Alert Innovation

Location

Boston, MA

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics is a fast-growing venture on a mission to reinvent retail through robotics. We’ve partnered with Walmart to develop our Alphabot® technology, which is currently being deployed at stores throughout North America.

We’re seeking a Staff System Engineer to play a critical role in developing system-level solutions for end customers. This is a cross-functional role, requiring technical coordination with customers, internal disciplines, external vendors, and other stakeholders. You will be supported by a talented team of engineers, sales leads, and project managers.
 
Our work is challenging, fun, and rewarding. We seek to hire people who want work to be meaningful and strive for excellence in a team-oriented culture.
 
What you’ll work on:
  • Develop system solutions for new and existing customers:
    • Engage with customers to understand their processes and workflows.
    • Analyze data to determine storage and throughput needs.
    • Define system requirements and develop an effective solution(s).
    • Prepare presentation material and lead internal and external workshops to communicate and evolve solutions.
    • Work with the site engineering team to create system layouts of the solution and with the simulation group to verify system design.
    • Work with other internal disciplines to define the schedule and cost of the proposed solution, develop proposal content with clearly defined requirements, high-level description of operations, the scope of supply and acceptance criterion.
  • Develop ideas for continual improvement of current Alphabot product lines to improve the overall system.
  • Advocate for the future direction of Alphabot System products.
  • Contribute to continual improvement of customers’ methodologies, best practices, tools, and techniques for more effective system usage.
  • Partner with Sales to develop and drive shared account goals/objectives aligned with the customer’s vision of success.
  • Identify new application areas and work with Product Management to create compelling business cases to attract new customers.
What we’re looking for:
  • Experience in a cross-functional technical role.
  • Data analytics capabilities and high competency with excel. Experience with databases preferred.
  • Ability to identify, evaluate, and demonstrate solutions to complex problems.
  • Cross-disciplinary engineering knowledge – some knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Comfort with a fast-paced environment.
  • Expected to travel on occasion to customer sites (anticipated to be < 10%).
  • Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision to achieve aggressive project goals.
  • Familiarity with warehouse order fulfillment operations and/or automation is preferred but not required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering field or 3+ years of relevant work experience.
Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics' recent awards include:
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS FOR OUR FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS:
  • Comprehensive Health Care Options: Choose from a range of health plans tailored for you, and extend those benefits to your dependents. 
  • Unlimited PTO: Salaried employees receive unlimited paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days.
  • Eye & Dental Care: We've got you and your family covered with top-notch vision and dental insurance.
  • Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our competitive 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities.
  • Peace of Mind: Comprehensive life and disability insurance options.
  • Parental Leave: Embrace the joys of parenthood with up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Shop and save with special Walmart discounts, both in-store and online.
  • Dine & Energize On Us: Enjoy daily complimentary lunches, beverages, and a variety of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day.
Join us and experience the best in employee care and benefits!

Learn more about why we were named a 2022 Best Place to Work at alertinnovation.com/careers.

Alert Innovation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Date Posted

11/06/2023

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