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SolGenie

Manhattan WMOS Consultant

Remote (Travel to Skokie, IL required during Go-Live) Duration: Long-Term Contract Visa: Citizen OR ... Key Responsibilities * Work closely with business, warehouse operations, automation, and ...

Material Handling Systems

Lead Estimator

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$100K - $151K/yr

Experience with warehouse automation systems integrators. * Familiarity with cost modeling ... Remote within the United States. * Candidates must be able to support Eastern Time business hours ...

Material Handling Systems, Inc.

Lead Estimator

$100K - $151K/yr

Experience with warehouse automation systems integrators. * Familiarity with cost modeling ... Remote within the United States. * Candidates must be able to support Eastern Time business hours ...

Symbotic

Sr. Buyer (Automation)

OR · Remote

... Remote About Symbotic Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a ...

Symbotic

Sr. Buyer (Automation)

... Remote About Symbotic Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a ...

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How much do warehouse automation remote jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for warehouse automation remote in the United States is $28.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.72 and $32.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Warehouse Automation Remote?

A Warehouse Automation Remote job involves overseeing, managing, or supporting automated warehouse systems from a remote location. Professionals in this role may monitor robotics, conveyor systems, inventory management software, or automated picking and packing solutions using cloud-based platforms and remote monitoring tools. Their responsibilities often include troubleshooting technical issues, optimizing processes, and ensuring the smooth operation of warehouse automation technologies, all without needing to be physically present onsite. This allows companies to leverage specialized talent from anywhere, improving efficiency and reducing downtime.

How does a Warehouse Automation Remote role typically collaborate with on-site teams to ensure smooth operations?

In a Warehouse Automation Remote role, you’ll regularly coordinate with on-site warehouse staff, IT teams, and logistics managers through virtual meetings, real-time monitoring platforms, and shared project management tools. Your responsibilities often include troubleshooting automation systems remotely, analyzing operational data, and advising on process improvements. Regular communication is key, as you may need to guide on-site teams through technical issues or software updates. Success in this role depends on proactive collaboration and clear, timely communication to minimize downtime and support seamless warehouse operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Warehouse Automation Remote?

To thrive as a Warehouse Automation Remote Specialist, a strong background in logistics, automation technology, and warehouse management systems is essential, often supported by relevant technical certifications or a degree in engineering, IT, or supply chain management. Familiarity with automation tools such as PLCs, SCADA systems, and remote monitoring software is typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective remote communication set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure seamless operation, quick troubleshooting, and efficient collaboration, all critical for optimizing warehouse productivity and minimizing downtime from a remote setting.

What is the difference between Warehouse Automation Remote vs Warehouse Technician?

AspectWarehouse Automation RemoteWarehouse Technician
CredentialsTechnical certifications, automation system trainingHigh school diploma, technical or vocational training
Work EnvironmentRemote, often involving software and system monitoringOn-site, working with equipment and physical systems
Industry UsageLogistics, supply chain, automation companiesWarehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding remote automation rolesHands-on warehouse roles

Warehouse Automation Remote professionals focus on monitoring and managing automation systems remotely, requiring technical certifications and software skills. Warehouse Technicians work on-site, maintaining and repairing physical equipment. Both roles are vital in logistics but differ mainly in work environment and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various Warehouse Automation Remote job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,293 per year, or $29 per hour.

Warehouse Automation Engineer (remote)

Ryder System, Inc.

Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Ryder rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 512 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

185th of 361 rated logistics

Job description

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Job Description:
Summary
This Warehouse Automation Engineering position can be responsible for the effort in identifying, evaluating, piloting and deploying new warehouse automation technologies, followed by the installation and deployment of new and optimizatoin of warehouse automation technologies. This dedicated teams and capability differentiates Ryder by driving efficiencies to grow existing and win new business. This position will require a breadth of knowledge across many business types and automation technologies. Work directly with internal operations, solution design, continuous improvement, information technology, product teams and stakeholders to identify, select, and deploy new technology with automation partners. Consult with internal and external contacts to quickly demonstrate the value and feasibility of warehouse automation capabilities to create a competitive differentiator. Work directly with the customer and business owners to identify new ideas and collaborate across verticals, regions, and functional areas to evaluate, pilot, develop and implement warehouse automation solutions.
Essential Functions
  • RFP and New Business Support:
    • Lead minor RFP project and support lead engineer on major RFP projects by leading automation selection and validation on new business sale projects by identifying potential automation technologies.
    • Build ROI and justification based upon multiple criteria in order to select the optimal solution design
    • Support build of presentation with Lead Automation Solutions Engineer
  • SOW (Scope of Work) Contractual Validation:
    • Support automation project lead on identifying gaps in vendor FSD/SOW using the FSD Checklist process
  • Design Validation:
    • Provide input on automation solution designs to ensure that key items are considered for implementation and ongoing operational performance
    • Review design options for clearance issues, power requirments, cost effeictiveness and SLA targets.
  • Automation Procurement:
    • Help lead build collateral for vendor tech review request and requests for quotes.
    • Review design options for various vendors and solutions
  • Implementation Project Management:
    • Some Project Management of smaller projects, including updating of Punch List, Project Plan
    • Track milestones and requirements for implementation of projects
  • Implementation Support:
    • Attend implementation status calls when needed.
    • Verify and prioritize optimal on-stie support is utilized on all projects
    • Ensure communication to vendor and on-site staff and handle escalation events.
    • Coordiante support for onsite team for post-go live hypercare .
    • Support on-site Solution Acceptance Test (SAT) testing plan
    • Support tracking of Punch List after go-live for Uptime items
  • Data Analytics:
    • Profile data from dashboard and systems to support system optimization projects
    • Perform data analysis on reports technology controls systems and WMS/WES
  • Implementation Commissioning and Solution Validation:
    • Support Solutions Acceptance Testing (SAT )testing plan
    • Support tracking of Punch List
  • Strategy and Success Measurements:
    • Review team strategy with manager to set personal goals
  • Financial Responsibilities:
    • Validate spend with manager
    • Support Project Leads on tracking project budget
  • Automation Troubleshooting:
    • Partner with vendor to resolve Priority 1-5 tickets related to down/degregated performance with site automation
    • Join on P1/P1 Resolutions calls

Additional Responsibilities
  • Support vendor communication for minor projects.
  • Develops pilot activities and the hypothesis to be tested. Defines the proof of concept, formalizes the team, identifies a pilot location, obtains approvals, evaluates vendors and determines a pilot timeline. Deploys acceptable pilots to quickly evaluate business fit & operational feasibility. These results will help feed the solution design team to include proven technologies into new business proposals. Evaluate, pilot and deploy new warehouse automation technologies.
  • Validation of new technology and automation will be supported by this role through Proof of Concept implementations. These POC implementations will be driven by the automation team, as they will also coordinate the value-justification of the project with Senior Management and the cross-functional team involved.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities
  • Driven to help organizations innovate with new warehouse automation capabilities or technologies., Required
  • Strong planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization and presentation skills, Required
  • High degree of comfort and ease with ambiguity and uncertainty., Required
  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)., Required
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team., Required
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team., Required
  • Passion for understanding clients and internal customer's vision and business goals., Required
  • Ability to champion ambiguous scenarios and challenges., Required
  • Natural sense of leadership and ownership - in research, pilot and thought leadership activity., Required
  • Problem-solver, curious, hands-on mentality., Required
  • Act as a change agent in adopting warehouse automation technologies to deliver significant operational improvement across the organization and to coach business owners and functional leads in the deployment of these new technologies., Required
  • Demonstrated success in assessing, developing and deploying new offerings or incremental enhancement., Required

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study, Required
  • Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study, Preferred
  • 3 years or more in 3 years or more experience in warehouse automation, material handling technologies, industrial engineering or warehouse systems integration., Preferred
  • 2 years or more in Demonstrated experience in warehouse automation, Preferred
  • 2 years or more in Experience in warehouse automation that may would preferable include some of the following, sortation conveyor, goods-to-person, autonomous vehicles/robots, ASRS's, Required
  • Automation, Management Consulting, Physical & Process Robotic experience. Beginner, Required
  • Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control) and Lean methods. Beginner, Required
  • Knowledge of all available material handling equipment and automation types such as: forklift applications, racking designs, packaging devices and automation design. Intermediate, Required
  • Warehouse Design Tools i.e.; CAD, slotting, MOST, simulation, WMS, Labor Mgt. Network Design Tools a plus (e.g., Llamasoft). Data Visualization Software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) a plus. Beginner, Required
  • Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or with equivalent warehouse operational knowledge. Beginner, Required
  • Experienced in financial business case analysis to help support targeted return on investment. Intermediate, Preferred

Travel
  • Yes, 30-40%

Job Category
Engineering
Our Culture & Commitment:
At Ryder, you're trusted to make an impact-while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that's heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information:
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
100000
Maximum Pay Range:
115000
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
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