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Automated Warehouse Operations Engineer

Meta· Data Center Operations
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Kansas City, MO$115k - $163kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Engineer responsible for end-to-end launch and operation of new automated warehouses across Meta's centralized warehouse network, including site standups, space utilization, MHE integration, automation readiness, and compliance with Meta standards.

Responsibilities

  • Execute all warehouse standup tasks for new facilities, including MSOW/lease coordination, contingent worker hiring, and general site setup
  • Identify the need for any WMS enhancements and support rollout of any WMS enhancements at the warehouse
  • Maintain roadmap for systems and process improvements to improve throughput, safety and productivity at the site
  • Create and maintain detailed 2D/3D CAD layouts for all new facilities, optimizing for material flow, storage density, and automation readiness
  • Recommend storage media (pallet rack, shelving, VLMs) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) requirements based on order profiles and SKU velocity
  • Conduct capacity analysis across storage, shipping, and receiving, and develop business cases for new facility designs
  • Plan and oversee installation of floor markings, safety striping, location labeling, and signage
  • Partner with the internal Robotics team on technology selection, vendor selection, FAT/SAT for all automation deployments at the facility
  • Partner with IT and Facilities teams to ensure power, Wi-Fi, Lighthouse/RSE, and security infrastructure meet operational needs
  • Develop storage profiles, zoning, and slotting strategies prior to go-live in support of WMS configuration
  • Manage all required documentation deliverables, including the equipment register, DRP, training log, and org chart
  • Validate SKU master data and ensure compliance with HAZMAT and FAI requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years of experience in warehouse/distribution center design, industrial engineering, or facility layout
  • Experience creating 2D/3D CAD layouts (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or equivalent)
  • Experience specifying storage media (pallet rack, shelving, VLMs) and material handling equipment (MHE)
  • Experience performing capacity, slotting, and material-flow analysis
  • Willingness to work on-site and travel to new-site stand-ups (up to 50%)

Skills

Required:2D/3D CAD layout designWMS enhancement and configurationFacility design and capacity analysisMHE specification

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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