Automation Engineer - Nampa, ID

**Overall Job Summary**

This role will support the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of automated material handling systems across distribution centers. The Automation Engineer partners with vendors, system integrators, maintenance, and operations to keep material flowing safely and efficiently. Access to controls varies by site and subsystem: at many sites, the engineer will have direct PLC/HMI access for conveyor and ancillary equipment. For larger vendor‑controlled platforms (e.g., KNAPP shuttle/ASRS or similar), direct code access may be restricted. In those cases, this role will lead coordination with OEMs/integrators for code changes, manage performance tracking and reporting, and drive issue resolution through structured workflows and change control.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)**

+ Monitor automation health (throughput, uptime, MTBF/MTTR, error codes) and drive daily/w...