Job Description

Job Summary
Walgreens is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Micro Fulfillment Center Automation Engineer with a strong background in Mechanical Engineering to join our team in Orlando, Florida. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Automation, Software integration, High Volume Fulfillment technology ecosystem, PLC improvements and a proven track record of enhancing automation processes to achieve faster and more efficient operations. This role will involve designing, implementing, and optimizing automation systems within our facility. This resource will be accountable to maintain production stability of the Orlando Micro Fulfillment Center as a starting point and will be accountable to lead a team maintaining production stability of all MFCs.
Job Responsibilities

Design and Development: Develops, d designs, and implements automation solution strategies to improve manufacturing processes
Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnoses and resolves issues in automated systems, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
Owns tracking and delivery of incidents and problem resolution.
System Integration: Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal and efficient integration across MFC systems with existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
Investigates and documents any unusual system behavior.
Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities for process improvements. Recommends and develops strategies optimize automation workflows.
Documentation: Maintains detailed records of automation processes, including design specifications, modifications, and maintenance activities.
Safety Compliance: Ensures that all automation systems comply with safety standards and regulations.
Monitoring & Alerts: Builds an End-to-End monitoring and alerts system to maintain production stability.
Mentors and develops more junior engineers.
May require off-hours work at times of catastrophic event or major incidents.

About Walgreens and WBA

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170 year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high quality products and services in communities nationwide.
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans".

External Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in and least 6 years of experience in automation engineering OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 9 years of experience in automation engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Experience with ITSM, Monitoring tools, such as Java, Oracle, Azure Tech Stack, MS SQL, Linux, Windows Server, Network, System Telemetry, SSO, OKTA, API,
Knowledge of automation software and tools • Experience diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Willing to be based in or relocate to Orlando, Florida.
Willing to work off-hours, when necessary, such as during times of catastrophic production events or major incidents
At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in
the workplace.
At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.
Willing to travel up to/at least (10%) of the time for business purposes
(within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Knowledge of safety standards and best practices in automation.
Familiarity with mechanical systems and processes