Hardware Engineer II

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Opportunity:

Chewy is seeking a Hardware Engineer II for its Fulfillment Center Design Team. In this role you will be a key member of the engineering team that researches and designs new fulfillment infrastructure, processes, and technology to support the growth of Chewy’s fulfillment operations.

What You’ll Do:

Develop detailed engineering designs for new FCs and FC retrofits and develop spreadsheet models to analyze inbound/outbound/inventory capacities, material flow, mechanical throughput, storage slotting, labor requirements, and costing estimates. Analyze business opportunities to generate design concepts and layouts for core fulfillment operations and new business vertical expansions (cold chain and pharmaceuticals).Lead and coordinate design execution efforts between internal teams and outside vendors including equipment specifications, material flow, process designs, and site layouts.Prepare RFPs (Request for Proposal), lead reviews, and compare/tabulate bids to make vendor recommendations based on technical qualifications.Partner with external vendors to scope, design, and validate new fulfillment processes and technology such as, GTP picking automation, robotic work cells, multiple conveyance types, high speed sortation, etc.Create and present upon technical documents that outline design project scopes, requirements, funding, and engineering recommendations.

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or related field) or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of experience managing fulfillment, distribution, or manufacturing design engineering teams. Experience using computer-aided design software. Experience developing and maintaining advanced spreadsheet models. Experience working with automated material handling and equipment system integrators. Experience developing data queries. Ability to simultaneously support multiple high priority projects in a fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate and collaborate with cross functional stakeholders. Ability to travel as needed.

Bonus (if applicable):

Master's Degree (Engineering or related field). Experience designing automated ecommerce fulfillment infrastructure, processes, and technology. Experience analyzing and summarizing large data sets. Excellent organization, communication, and writing skills.

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