Description:
This role will play a contributing role in the successful deployment and launch of automation supply chain technologies and processes. This individual must have exceptional problem solving skills, strong business judgment, and demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams. The position requires software and integration skills to align strategy and implementation of automation integration and interfaces, user interface deliverables and material handling middleware capabilities. These solutions will involve many types of automation including robotics, sortation and conveyance, controls integration, vision systems, and process development and optimization. Target is looking for an individual that is a self-starter who can work independently and provide a level of creative and innovative thinking that is essential to the supply chain design process. This position will be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and will report to the Director of Product for the Global Supply Chain and Logistics organization.

About you:

• 4-year undergraduate college degree in Computer Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar
• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution and logistics experience desirable
• Experience in material handling equipment integration and/or relevant technical field
• Concept learning, prototype testing, engineering design, and collaboration with 3rd parties on controls solution system build and integration testing
• Contribute and implement automation software and data solutions for improving material flows in addition to long term lifecycle planning
• Support trouble-shooting and improvement of existing material flow systems
• Experience in the testing and integration of capital equipment systems
• Knowledge of software control configuration and programming in accordance with design specifications in order to meet or establish compliance with functional requirements
• Experience with control strategies and software logic, programming and configuration capabilities with interfacing software systems
• Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple ambiguous projects at the same time with a moderate degree of variation and uncertainty.
• Experience developing improvement initiatives, creating roll-out strategies, & deploying them across an enterprise scale organization
• Ability to travel 25% globally to interact with internal and external business and technical partners

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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