FCP Euro is seeking an Automation and Controls Process Engineer to join its Process Engineering / Continuous Improvement team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with DC Operations to design, source, install, commission, and improve warehouse control, automation, and material handling systems. A strong background in electrical systems, automation, process control systems, and relevant standards & codes is required. Experience in supply chain is preferred, but not essential.
FCP Euro is an online automotive parts retailer headquartered in Milford, Connecticut. FCP stands for "Foreign Car Parts," and we specialize in replacement parts for European vehicles. In the past 10 years, FCP Euro has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies list eight times. Customer service is deeply rooted in our core values. FCP Euro is a customer and technology company, and this unique blended culture has yielded outstanding results worthy of reward and recognition. We are devoted to developing and maintaining user-friendly and accurate automotive catalogs. We have an incredible enthusiasm for what we do, and we are always looking for ways to grow, learn, and improve.
This is an on-site role and you may choose to work either at the Milford, CT, or Mesa, AZ location. Hybrid options may be available based on business requirements.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Control systems and Automation: As the primary owner for developing control system design and automation solutions for distribution operations, you will:
- Provide technical support to internal and external customers
- Create and drive MHE/automation system performance KPIs
- Ensure that solutions are implemented accurately and within budget by understanding FCP Euro’s design requirements and addressing design parameters and engineering problems
- Program new and modify existing conveyor systems
- Reprogram automation systems for engineering changes and improvements
- Provide system installation support and on-site start-up and debugging for both hardware and software
Drive a continuous improvement culture with DC Operations and Supply Chain:
- Be an expert in the supply chain process, understand the impact on DC operations, and provide insights on future improvements.
- Employs continuous improvement methods, such as visual management, Kaizens, and value stream mapping
- Continuously monitors and improves processes, and drives a culture of continuous improvement.
- Provides single-threaded ownership for process improvement projects, resolves issues, ensures success, and drives safety. Defines equipment/parts, conducts cost/time estimation, and assists with documentation.
- Clearly expresses ideas and concerns, actively seeks and shares information, and presents effectively in group settings.
Key Performance Indicators for Success (KPIs):
- Improve MHE uptime KPIs
- Investment and commissioning automation and showing the expected ROIs
- Reducing Cost per Order / Cost per Shipment through process improvements
- Improve customer experience by improving on-time shipment and delivery, reduction in shipping errors / damages
Experience and Skill requirements:
- Experience in distribution/fulfillment, warehousing, and logistics preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other quant field required
- Master degree in Science, Engineering, Statistics preferred
- Experience or certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) preferred but not required
- Requires experience in architecting, testing, documenting, and troubleshooting MHE, electrical, and warehouse automation systems
- Requires multi-year industry experience programming with PanelView, LabView, Factory Talk, Studio 5000, AutoCAD (electrical), SolidWorks, or similar
- Requires advanced working knowledge of PLC logic and controls (RSLogix, Siemens, GE, or equivalent)
- Requires experience working with data + data tools (Python, R, SQL, Matlab, SAS, or similar)
- Preferred to have experience of building out business insight dashboards (Grafana, Sigma, Tableau, PowerBI, or similar)
- Willing and able to travel to all domestic sites
Compensation
This is an exempt role with a base salary of $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience, with a total compensation opportunity of $87,400 to $131,000 annually.
FCP Euro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the law.
No phone calls or agency referrals, please.
Top Skills
What We Do
FCP Euro was established by Harry & Kathy Bauer in 1986 as a small brick and mortar auto parts store in Groton, CT. Transitioned to an online store in 2001 by their son Nick Bauer & friend Scott Drozd, we have grown to become a leading eCommerce provider of Genuine, Aftermarket, OEM, and Performance parts for European cars. Throughout our journey the company’s values have remained the same: sell only the highest quality replacement parts, provide unparalleled customer service, and offer the do it yourself enthusiast technical support to help fix and maintain their vehicles.
Today, FCP Euro has grown to over $100 million in annual sales funded through the continuous reinvestments of its profits. On our website, we maintain a sharp focus on high-quality parts of all quality tiers. We’ve committed ourselves to building a culture of service, quality, and continuous improvement - because we know that if our employees care deeply about our products, it will be reflected in what our customers receive. In Milford, CT, our total of 100,000 square feet FCP Euro Distribution Center space between two locations stocks over $15 million of inventory and has developed a highly efficient distribution model that has the ability to ship out almost all orders placed within 24 hours.
Everything sold by FCP Euro is backed by an industry-leading comprehensive, Lifetime Replacement Guarantee - including wear and tear items like wiper blades, brake pads, and more. We can do this because we’ve spent over a decade tirelessly cataloging our own products with precise and accurate fitment data, checking quality of every single brand line and part, and constant development by our products team.
