Automation Engineer

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team: The Automation Engineer is part of the Mattel San Bernardino Distribution Center team.  

The Opportunity: 

The Logistics Promo Planning Automation Engineer is a new position, reporting to the Manager, Logistics Process Improvement Team. This role is responsible for driving identified process improvement opportunities within the Mattel NA Distribution Centers. The candidate will collaborate daily with internal and external customers and partners to increase efficiency, creating innovative automation technologies and procedures. Candidate will lead and manage assigned projects within Mattel guidelines to assure on budget and on time project completion.

The Team:

The Logistics Process Improvement Team coordinates and manages projects and processes that improve the cost and service performance of the Mattel NA Distribution Centers. We drive root-cause analysis and cross-functional problem-solving that improve total cost & OTIF fulfillment to our customers. Our focus is on the design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment and energy.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Evaluate current DC warehouse practices and identify those needing improvement.
• Ensure that new equipment designs, or process modifications adhere to Mattel safety standards.
• Manage project schedules and coordinate outside vendor services and costs to maximize productivity and on budget and on time project completion.
• Supervise the installation of new automated equipment or procedures and ensure proper operation through the creation of operating procedures and guidelines for new machinery or procedures.
• Develop and submit MOC – Pre PSER documentation for initial project approval by DC Leadership.
• Develop and submit CER documentation for Mattel Leadership project approval.
• Establish Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Test requirements with vendor of choice.
• Collaborate with EH&S, Procurement, Finance, Legal and other Mattel Departments as project requires.
• Create Project file in Engineering SharePoint and keep updated as project progresses.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in process automation, robotics, or system engineering.
• Excellent data analytics, problem-solving, critical thinking, and influencing skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Access / SQL preferred.
• Must have some familiarity with programming languages like C, Java, Python, SQL, Perl, HTML, CSS, or XML to write automation scripts for test cases.
• Self-directed, self-motivated, motivated to develop and grown.
• Self-learning attitude to keep updated with the advancements in technology.
• Able to collaborate and effectively communicate verbally and in written form with internal and external customers and partners at all organizational levels.
• Able to effectively interpret and communicate analysis and results throughout the organization.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $69,800.00 - $87,400.00
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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