Based on your findings, you'll be responsible for designing initial concepts for how AMRs could be implemented, assessing if these ideas are actually practical and feasible for that specific site, and carefully documenting all your observations and plans.Essentially, you're the expert who figures out the technical "how" and "if" for bringing AMR automation into the manufacturing world, laying the groundwork for successful deployments!
It requires someone with solid technical skills and leadership experience.Lead and manage the onsite evaluation teamCoordinate team activities, assign tasks, and ensure the quality and efficiency of the onsite assessment process.Provide technical guidance and support to team members during evaluations.Ensure team safety and adherence to facility protocols while onsite.Facility Evaluation & Data CollectionEvaluate physical conditions such as flooring quality (levelness, cracks, expansion joints), lighting levels (impact on vision‐based navigation), aisle widths, door clearances, and potential obstacles.Assess existing infrastructure, including Wi‐Fi coverage, network drops, power availability for charging, and accessibility to elevators or ramps.Material Flow Analysis & Process MappingLead the detailed analysis of current material handling processes within the facility.Map existing material flow paths, identifying sources, destinations, frequencies, volumes, and types of materials moved.Analyze current pain points, bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation using AMRs.Quantify movement data (distances, times, quantities) to build a baseline for comparison.Collaboration With Plant PersonnelServe as the primary technical point of contact for facility personnel during evaluations.Work closely with Industrial Engineers to understand process flows, production schedules, and efficiency targets.Engage with Manufacturing Planning & Logistics (MP&L;) teams to understand material delivery requirements, inventory strategies, and sequencing needs.Collaborate with Plant IT to assess network capabilities, server infrastructure, and potential integration points (WMS, MES, ERP).




Conduct interviews and workshops with operators and supervisors to gain practical insights into daily operations and challenges.Solution Design & Feasibility AnalysisBased on evaluation findings and material flow analysis, design conceptual automated material flow processes utilizing AMRs.Develop potential AMR routing strategies, charging station locations, and staging area layouts.Perform a Comprehensive Feasibility ComparisonAssess the technical viability of the proposed automated process within the facility's constraints (flooring, lighting, layout, network).
Compare the requirements of the proposed solution against the capabilities of available AMR product lines (payload, speed, navigation type, battery life, safety features, communication protocols).
Determine which AMR platforms are the best fit or if custom solutions are required.Evaluate operational feasibility, considering interaction with human workers and existing manual processes.Documentation & ReportingOversee the creation of detailed evaluation reports summarizing findings on facility conditions, material flow analysis, and infrastructure.Document proposed AMR solutions, including process maps, layout diagrams, and technical specifications.Prepare and present feasibility reports, outlining recommended AMR platforms and highlighting potential challenges or risks.Maintain accurate records of all data collected and analysis performed during the evaluation phase.Technical Background & EducationRequire a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or related technical discipline).
Strong technical foundation is essential.Proven experience working within manufacturing, production, or logistics/warehousing facilities.Experience with material handling processes and systems is highly beneficial.Direct experience with automation technologies, particularly robotics or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), is a major requirement.Experience in evaluating, designing,



or deploying automation solutions would be very relevant.Demonstrated experience leading technical teams.Ability to coordinate tasks, manage team members, provide technical guidance, and ensure team safety and efficiency.Experience conducting technical site surveys or evaluations.Ability to assess physical infrastructure (flooring, lighting, network, power, etc.) and understand how it impacts automation technology.Strong analytical skills, particularly in analyzing material flow processes, identifying bottlenecks, and mapping existing workflows (Value Stream Mapping, process mapping).
Ability to collect and quantify data related to material movement.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders within a plant environment.Experience conducting interviews or workshops to gather requirements and insights.Solution Design and Feasibility Analysis Skills: ability to translate findings into conceptual automation solutions using AMRs.Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills to assess the technical and operational feasibility of proposed solutions.Knowledge of different AMR navigation technologies (LiDAR, vision, etc.) is likely needed.Documentation and Reporting Skills: experience creating detailed technical reports, summarizing findings, and documenting proposed solutions.Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non‐technical audiences.Travel: Position requires frequent onsite evaluations at manufacturing facilities and willingness to travel.Proficiency with Microsoft 360 Suite, including MS Project; Ariba; and other relevant tools.Additional Experience (Internal Candidates)Deep company knowledge: Understand company culture, internal processes, approval structures, and history of automation attempts.Existing relationships and network with key people in Plant IT, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics.Familiarity with company systems (WMS, MES, ERP, internal documentation standards, project management tools).
Proven track record and understanding of facilities (potentially: previously worked with some manufacturing sites).
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