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equipment and process issues.\nPartnering with other functional teams, develop and implement automation solutions that improve the movement, identification, tracking, and control of high-value AI servers, GPU assemblies, components, and repair materials throughout the facility.\nCoordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, integrators, and technology providers during system design, installation, integration, commissioning, and acceptance testing.\nDevelop project plans, schedules, technical requirements, equipment specifications, acceptance criteria, and implementation plans for assigned automation projects.\nAnalyze automation performance and downtime data to identify bottlenecks, recurring failures, capacity constraints, and opportunities for improvement.\nDevelop and maintain documentation including system configurations, PLC and controls documentation, process flows, equipment specifications, preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating 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assigned.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.\nTwo (2) to three (3) years of experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, warehouse automation, or a related engineering role.\nExperience supporting warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, electronics repair, reverse logistics, or high-technology operations preferred.\nExperience with AI server, GPU, electronics, or high-value technology repair operations strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated experience with PLC-controlled automation systems, industrial controls, sensors, drives, motors, HMIs, and industrial communication networks.\nExperience integrating or supporting AMRs, AGVs, AS/RS, conveyors, sortation systems, robotic systems, or other goods-to-person technologies preferred.\nExperience with PLC programming and troubleshooting; Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, or similar platforms preferred.\nStrong understanding of automated material handling, system controls, equipment integration, and industrial safety.\nExperience participating in automation system commissioning, FAT/SAT, equipment validation, and production implementation.\nStrong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, process mapping, and structured problem-solving methodologies.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze large operational datasets and develop meaningful reports and dashboards.\nExperience with Power BI, SQL databases, Python, or other data analytics and visualization tools preferred.\nExperience developing process maps and facility layouts using Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, or similar software preferred.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to identify root causes and make business decisions.\nStrong project management and organizational skills with the ability to 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As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.\nINSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.\nINSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. INSPYR Solutions complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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