Associate Automation Engineer Jobs in Walnut, CA

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.
Albertsons is seeking a System Engineer to run our system control center to ensure key issues are communicated to the cross-functional teams to ensure the best system performance. You will drive CI (continuous improvement) and troubleshooting projects by identifying root cause issues and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive execution of performance criteria of the system.
The System Engineer is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of robotic material handling systems. The System Engineer drives operational excellence by engaging and partnering with our onsite customers to drive best-in-class quality, safety, and system performance.
Main responsibilities:

• Monitor health of the automated adapters, vertical lifts, and automated robotic vehicles.
• Responsible for the troubleshooting of advanced system and operational issues.
• Ability to step in and effectively backfill key on-site roles
• Participate in the initiatives for continuous improvement, standardization, and improvement of the warehouse automation solution, in a context of change focused on production.
• Communicating technical concepts accurately and concisely to site teams.
• Document and report issues to engineering teams and work with them on a solution.
• Train and assist operators on overall systems including automated adapters, vertical lifts, automated robotic vehicles, warehouse management systems, and other IT problems.
• Partner closely with operations and other departments.
• Assist in escalation as required to support teams to solve production impacting problems.
• Ensure that the safety compliance is within OSHA guidelines

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or software Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with automated systems.
• Brings experience and ability to learn; PLC (Allen Bradley, Siemens), Robot (ABB), and Software languages such as SQL, Linux, Python.
• Being able to work under pressure and in a situation of changing priorities.
• Firsthand experience with assembling, operating, and troubleshooting robotics and electro-mechanical systems.
• A strong sense of urgency.
• A desire to learn new equipment and assist team members as needed.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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About Us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.
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Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.