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Lead Automation Engineer (Minneapolis)

Roundel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN 55403-2542time type:

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R0000425127The pay range is $113,000.00 - $203,000.00Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. .**The Lead Automation Engineer** working on the Innovation team will scope, test and implement world class supply chain automation projects that will result in an enhanced Target Guest experience by increasing the speed and accuracy of processing of goods through the internal supply chain.

This position will report to the Director of Engineering and Automation. The Innovation team will own complex operations projects from concept through production of engineering deliverables for implementation. The Lead Automation Engineer will partner with multiple internal teams and external suppliers to generate and provide concepts and designs, analyze opportunities while evaluating technologies, support system activation and validate and test technologies. This role will be instrumental in the successful deployment and launch of automation supply chain technologies and processes that have significant impact to business operations. This individual must have exceptional problem solving skills, strong business judgment, and experience in leading enterprise cross-functional teams. This position will mentor and coach junior Engineers and peer team members.Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.**As a Lead Automation Engineer you will:*** Ensure Safety in design for all Operations projects.* Drive, Influence and Effectively Communicate automation strategies for process paths or technology capabilities* Evaluate Technologies through creation of cafeteria plans.* Create, Foster and Maintain connections with key vendors and external industry stakeholders* Design engineering concepts/systems.* Create Factory Acceptance Test Plans and Site Acceptance Test Plans following Target Testing Strategy as well as their execution.* Lead Innovation Proof of Concepts and Pilots to evaluate new technologies.* Partner with Cross Functional teams to plan activation of engineering systems as well as support engineering initiatives for process improvements.* Generate accurate capital and expense cost estimates associated with concept designs.* Layout concepts through AutoCAD software.* Communicate issues internally and hold all parties accountable as required.* Develop technical Request for Proposal (RFP), tabulate and qualify proposals, and make technical recommendations on award.* Collaborate effectively across all internal and external stakeholders including vendors, internal engineering team, operations & facility teams.* Innovate, think outside of the box.Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.**About you:**Minimum Requirements:* Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.* 7+ years of combined experience in material handling, automation, manufacturing, supply chain and/or distribution and logistics industries, or 5 or more years combined experience plus an Advanced degree in Engineering.* Proven project management experience implementing multi-million dollar, complex capital equipment & systems* Experience in machine building design, station design and/or manufacturing lines.* Experience in concept development, prototype testing, engineering design and managing the collaboration with Automation suppliers* Experience in coordinating and executing proof of concept automation solutions* Broad experience programming, troubleshooting automation systems (material handling equipment, robotics, vision systems, etc).* 5+ years of experience in Safety Systems, Safety Standards, Risk Assessment and how to apply Safety in automated solutions.* Extensive experience testing and validating automation equipment.* Multi-year experience with project management strategies required for complex and dynamic projects with very short lead times.* Demonstrates analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage several complex projects at the same time with high degrees of variation and uncertainty* Candidate must be capable to work with little or no supervision and their subject matter expertise will be required to assess and recommend solutions with significant impact to the business* Can communicate effectively across all levels of the organization as well as with external stakeholders* Candidate must be able to demonstrate judgment and decision-making skills under conditions of uncertainty with possibility of significant lack of data* Frequently provides updates as direction or influence to leadership as a coordinator of complex cross-functional projects and programs* Proficiency with standard project planning software applications.* Ability to travel up to 25% (varies by project phase)* This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click

if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota**Benefits Eligibility**Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou\_E**Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)**In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.We'll contact you if you're selected for next steps. In the meantime, follow us at

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