ShipMonk · 10 hours ago
Warehouse Automation Systems Engineer
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelShipMonk is a growth partner for merchants, providing cutting-edge technology and fulfillment solutions. They are seeking a Warehouse Automation Systems Engineer to bridge the gap between physical sorting infrastructure and digital software, focusing on improving warehouse efficiency through automation and system integration.
E-CommerceLogisticsSaaSShippingSupply Chain ManagementWarehousing
Responsibilities
Sorter Systems & HW Orchestration
Identify & Debug: Act as the primary technical owner for warehouse sorters, scanning tunnels, and automated conveyors
HW Maintenance: Perform high-level maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial hardware (scanners, dimensioners, sensors)
PLC Integration: Navigate and debug PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) environments to ensure physical movements align with system instructions
Sorting Logic: Write and maintain scripts (primarily in Python) to improve sorting efficiency, error handling, and data throughput
System Integration: Ensure seamless communication between the hardware layer and our Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Data Visualization: Develop tools or dashboards to monitor sorter health and performance metrics in real-time
Industrial Networking: Solve complex network challenges specific to the warehouse floor (latency, wireless interference, IP management for IoT devices)
Connectivity: Ensure that every scanner and controller has 100% uptime and robust failover protocols
Systems Thinking: Look at the "big picture" to identify bottlenecks. Is a delay caused by a mechanical limit, a network lag, or a software bug?
Innovation: Research and propose new hardware or software automation tools to keep ShipMonk at the forefront of logistics technology
Qualification
Required
Medior Software Developer with a hacker mindset
Strong experience with Python or similar languages for automation and system-level scripting
Familiarity with PLCs, industrial scanners (Keyence, Cognex, etc.), and conveyor systems
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and troubleshooting localized network issues
Ability to identify and debug warehouse sorters, scanning tunnels, and automated conveyors
Perform high-level maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial hardware (scanners, dimensioners, sensors)
Navigate and debug PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) environments
Write and maintain scripts to improve sorting efficiency, error handling, and data throughput
Ensure seamless communication between the hardware layer and Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Develop tools or dashboards to monitor sorter health and performance metrics in real-time
Solve complex network challenges specific to the warehouse floor
Ensure that every scanner and controller has 100% uptime and robust failover protocols
Look at the big picture to identify bottlenecks in systems
Research and propose new hardware or software automation tools
Preferred
Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases
Background in Robotics or Mechatronics
Previous experience in a high-volume fulfillment or logistics environment
Company
ShipMonk
ShipMonk offers direct-to-consumer fulfillment and technology tools for e-commerce companies.
Founded in 2014
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$365MKey Investors
Periphas CapitalSummit PartnersSJF Ventures
2021-01-27Private Equity· $65M
2020-12-02Private Equity· $290M
2018-10-29Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Kevin Sides
Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Jan Bednar
Founder & Board Member
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