Automation Integration Engineer

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.


ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Automation Integration Engineer will support the implementation, optimization, and day-to-day operation of distribution and automation systems across Skecher’s network. This role works across system and equipment integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of material handling systems and warehouse software (WMS/WES/WCS). This role will partner with Operations, IT, and external vendors to identify issues, determine root cause, and drive resolution in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
This is a hands-on role supporting live operations, system enhancements, and new initiatives, with direct impact on throughput, system performance, and day-to-day execution.


Salary Range: 129k - 158k / year

Duties and Responsibilities

System & Equipment Integration

• Support integration between WMS (Manhattan), WES, WCS, and material handling equipment (MHE)
• Integrate material handling equipment (conveyors, sorters, put-to-light (PTL) systems, etc.) with warehouse control and software systems
• Execute system testing, validation, and deployment of system changes and enhancements
• Support equipment testing, system validation, and issue resolution during integration and go-live phases
• Troubleshoot and analyze system behavior across WMS, WCS, and MHE to identify root causes and drive resolution
• Work with engineering and operations teams to validate material flow, system logic, and physical process design
• Partner with external vendors and internal teams to resolve system and equipment issues

Operations & Troubleshooting

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for automated systems in live operations
• Investigate and resolve system errors, flow issues, and data inconsistencies
• Perform root cause analysis and support implementation solutions
• Troubleshoot both system behavior and equipment performance in live operations
• Work cross-functionally to drive issues through to resolution

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, system reliability, and process efficiency
• Implement process changes and system enhancements
• Define and implement improvements across DC systems and processes
• Participate in testing and rollout of new functionality

Project & Implementation Support

• Support system implementations, expansions, and go-live activities
• Assist with coordination between internal teams and external vendors
• Help validate system configurations, workflows, and data flows during project phases
• Provide on-site support during testing, commissioning, and ramp-up

Documentation & Training

• Create and maintain SOPs, system documentation, and process flows
• Support training of operations teams on system functionality and best practices
• Ensure documentation reflects current system behavior and standards

Data & Reporting

• Use data to analyze system performance and support decision-making
• Develop reporting and dashboards to track system performance and accuracy
• Track KPIs such as throughput, error rates, and system utilization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Systems) or related field
• 2- 4 years of experience in distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, or automation environments
• Preferred experience with Manhattan WMS, Pyramid WCS, or similar platforms
• Experience with material handling systems (conveyors, sorters, AS/RS, PTL, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in live operational environments
• Proficiency in Excel required; SQL or Power BI strongly preferred
• Basic understanding of system integration and data flow concepts

• Exposure to automation vendors such as KNAPP or Beumer
• Experience supporting system go-lives or major implementations
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or layout drawings
• Up to 25% travel to support site implementations, testing, and operational support

Salary Range

• $129,000 - $158,000/year

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [email protected].
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.