Industrial Engineer Senior Specialist

OnTrac is hiring an Industrial Engineer Senior Specialist!

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S. 

Location: Remote with Preference of Dallas, Columbus and Chicago - This position may be performed remotely in states where the company is authorized to employ individuals.

Compensation: The expected starting base pay range for this position is $105k- $130k, with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate’s tenure in the position of $105k- $157k. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Employment Logistics: 

The Industrial Engineer Senior Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting automation solutions across sortation, distribution, and logistics operations. This role will partner closely with internal stakeholders to improve throughput, reliability, cost efficiency, and safety across automated systems.

Unpacking the Benefits: 

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match 
• Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• Paid sick leave*
• Six (6) paid company holidays
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave  
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.

The Must-Haves: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Advanced knowledge of industrial automation, controls systems, and continuous improvement methodologies in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of conveyors, sortation systems, and material handling equipment
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Your Mission in Motion: 

A summary of key responsibilities for the role is outlined below. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business objectives.

• Automation solution design & deployment: Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions for sortation systems, conveyors, scanners, and related equipment, while supporting system commissioning, testing, and validation to ensure projects meet design specifications, timelines, and budget requirements.
• Technical support, root cause analysis & corrective action: Provide technical support for automation-related issues across hub and terminal operations, leading root cause analysis for system failures, downtime events, and performance gaps, and developing/implementing corrective and preventive action plans.
• Performance optimization & innovation: Identify and execute process optimization opportunities, drive initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance system reliability, support pilot programs and scaling of new automation technologies, and analyze system performance data to increase uptime and throughput.
• Documentation & engineering standards: Create and maintain technical documentation including system diagrams, specifications, and SOPs, while establishing and promoting engineering and safety standards across facilities.
• Safety compliance & risk management: Ensure all automation systems meet OSHA and company safety requirements, and participate in safety audits and risk assessments related to automated equipment.

Paving your way to your success: 

• You demonstrate strong communication skills and maintain professionalism across technical and operational teams.
• You apply strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose issues and improve automation performance.
• You collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.
• You develop solutions using limited information and precedent, adapting existing methods as needed.
• You apply sound judgment to determine the best course of action and work independently, with review at key milestones.

Posting Timeline: 

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for at least 15 days from the date of posting

Disclosures: 

*Washington state employees are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.

The salary range above represents the national range for this position. The salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at OnTrac, and the actual base salary offered may vary depending on several factors including, but not limited to: Geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, job-related skills and competencies, market alignment, and financial considerations. 

Compensation decisions are made based on the specific circumstances of each hire to ensure fair and competitive pay.

If you are excited to be part of our team and grow with our OnTrac family, we invite you to apply! 

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, "OnTrac" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited to be part of our team and contribute to our talent acquisition efforts, we invite you to apply.