AMR Lead

Insight Global is looking for an AMR Lead. The AMR Lead will drive the deployment, integration, optimization, and long-term support of autonomous material handling solutions across advanced manufacturing operations. This role will serve as the technical leader for AMR systems, responsible for autonomous material flow design, fleet orchestration, traffic management, system recovery strategies, and cross-functional coordination with AMR vendors, controls teams, and manufacturing stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in material flow engineering, AMR fleet management platforms, VDA5050 communications, manufacturing automation, and production launch support. This individual will play a critical role in enabling next-generation smart factory initiatives through autonomous logistics and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Autonomous Material Flow Design:
> Lead the design and implementation of autonomous material flow strategies utilizing AMRs, AGVs, and automated logistics technologies.
> Develop material delivery concepts that support manufacturing throughput, inventory management, and line-side replenishment requirements.
> Analyze production workflows, bottlenecks, and logistics constraints to optimize autonomous transportation solutions.
> Partner with manufacturing, industrial engineering, and operations teams to develop future-state material flow architectures.

Fleet Orchestration & Traffic Management:
> Configure, optimize, and support AMR fleet management systems.
> Develop fleet routing, traffic control, congestion avoidance, and prioritization strategies.
> Support implementation and integration of VDA5050 communication standards to enable multi-vendor fleet interoperability.
> Monitor system performance and drive improvements to fleet utilization, travel efficiency, and mission completion rates.

Exception Handling & Recovery Logic:
> Develop and validate exception handling workflows for autonomous transportation systems.
> Create recovery logic for traffic conflicts, blocked routes, unavailable destinations, low-battery conditions, and system faults.
> Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to AMR operational disruptions.
> Establish standard operating procedures for system recovery and autonomous fleet troubleshooting.

Vendor Integration & Technical Leadership:
> Serve as the primary technical interface between internal engineering teams and AMR solution providers.
> Support vendor selection, system architecture reviews, and solution validation activities.
> Lead integration efforts involving AMRs, warehouse management systems (WMS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), production equipment, and automation controls.
> Coordinate site acceptance testing, commissioning, startup, and production launch activities.

Continuous Improvement & Operations Support:
> Analyze operational fleet data to identify opportunities for performance improvements.
> Develop KPIs related to fleet utilization, uptime, delivery accuracy, throughput, and system reliability.
> Support expansion projects, new production areas, and future autonomous logistics initiatives.
> Drive continuous improvement efforts related to safety, productivity, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Compensation: $45/hr to $53/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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> Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or related field.
> 5+ years of experience supporting industrial automation, material handling systems, robotics, or autonomous logistics solutions.
> Experience deploying and supporting Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) or Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
> Strong understanding of manufacturing material flow principles and automation integration.
> Experience troubleshooting complex automation systems and leading technical problem-solving initiatives.
> Ability to support startup, commissioning, production launch, and operational stabilization activities.

> Experience with VDA5050 fleet communications and interoperability standards.
> Experience integrating AMRs with MES, WMS, ERP, and manufacturing automation systems.
> Knowledge of industrial networking, PLC systems, sensors, safety devices, and machine controls.
> Experience supporting automotive OEM, battery manufacturing, warehouse automation, or advanced manufacturing environments.
> Familiarity with Industry 4.0, digital factory, simulation, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
> Experience leading multi-vendor automation deployments.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.