Staples, Inc. Framingham, MA Sr. Automation Engineer DUTIES: + Design and develop robotic and automation solutions for order fulfillment and retail distribution operations. + Develop and support solutions from idea creation and successful Proof of Concept to a network rollout. + Implement design and building of robust scalable robotic and automated solutions for company fulfillment. + Apply mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and mathematical optimization in tactical execution of optimal or near-optimal solutions to complex decision-making problems. + Work closely with cross functional teams to integrate solutions into existing infrastructure. + Develop software and hardware designs and provide technical expertise in construction and deployment. + Perform on-site commissioning support. + Provide leadership to coordinate the multi-functional team and external contractors to integrate automated solutions like Robotics, Conveyor control solutions, Robotic Arms, etc. + Develop accurate, timely and realistic project plans and evaluate tactical project decisions utilizing economic analysis. + Travel 50% to support customer fulfilment centers across the U.S., including design meetings, project implementations, and system design and support. + Position is fixed location based in Framingham office; however, telecommuting from a home office may also be allowed up to two (2) days per week. **Qualifications :** REQUIREMENTS: + Requires a Masters degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field + Two (2) years of experience in automation engineering or in a related field. + Two (2) years of experience in each of the following (experience may be gained concurrently): + Designing a high quality, scalable enterprise robotic or automated solutions, such as Autonomous vehicles; Robotic Arms at both software and hardware level; and deploying network wide + Developing detailed project schedule; executing multiple projects on time, within budget, and to established success criteria; and providing communication to Senior Management + Technical project management and developing software platforms, Automation Frameworks, web services, APIs, and sophisticated autonomous algorithms + Managing integration and testing of software, Release Processes, and CI/CD + Hands-on experience in programming languages like Python; C; C++; C#; Java; or JavaScript + Hands-on experience using Windows; Linux OS; or Android systems + People management, including managing a geographically dispersed team of 2-4 people + One (1) year of experience in each of the following (experience may be gained concurrently): + Dealing with electronic systems like Sensors; processing units like Arduino; Nano Pi; and Mechatronics systems + Data mining, statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and tools, such as PostgreSQL; Teradata; or MSSQL; and Analytic tools, such as Tableau or Power BI 40 hours/week. Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm. Qualified candidates please submit resume to https://staples.taleo.net/careersection/3/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1227160&src _Interested in joining the team? Check out our_ _perks and benefits_ _!_ _Staples believes Inclusion is a verb and we encourage diversity of thinking and ideas as well as backgrounds and experiences. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law._