Automated Warehouse Operations Engineer

Meta is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Automated Warehouse Operations Engineer, who will be responsible for the end-to-end launch and operation of all new automated warehouses across Meta's centralized warehouse network. This position acts as the owner for new-site standups, ensuring each facility is built for optimal space utilization, material handling equipment (MHE) integration, automation readiness, and compliance with Meta's company standards. You will drive layout and capacity decisions, absorb the full scope of warehouse stand-up work, and directly support the anticipated centralized warehouse growth.

This role is crucial for ensuring that new automated facilities are designed correctly, delivered on time, and built to specification as Meta scales its storage and distribution operations across our warehouses, data centers, and POP/Hut network.

Responsibilities

Must be available to work an 8-hour shift within a 12-hour operational window (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), with flexibility required for occasional weekend coverage as needed. When a weekend shift is assigned, an alternate weekday off will be scheduled
Execute all warehouse standup tasks for new facilities, including MSOW/lease coordination, contingent worker hiring, and general site setup
Identify the need for any WMS enhancements and support rollout of any WMS enhancements at the warehouse
Maintain roadmap for systems and process improvements to improve throughput, safety and productivity at the site
Create and maintain detailed 2D/3D CAD layouts for all new facilities, optimizing for material flow, storage density, and automation readiness
Recommend storage media (pallet rack, shelving, VLMs) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) requirements based on order profiles and SKU velocity
Conduct capacity analysis across storage, shipping, and receiving, and develop business cases for new facility designs
Plan and oversee installation of floor markings, safety striping, location labeling, and signage
Partner with the internal Robotics team on technology selection, vendor selection, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all automation deployments at the facility
Partner with IT and Facilities teams to ensure power, Wi-Fi, Lighthouse/RSE, and security infrastructure meet operational needs
Develop storage profiles, zoning, and slotting strategies prior to go-live in support of WMS configuration
Manage all required documentation deliverables, including the equipment register, DRP, training log, and org chart
Validate SKU master data and ensure compliance with HAZMAT and FAI requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience in warehouse/distribution center design, industrial engineering, or facility layout
Experience creating 2D/3D CAD layouts (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or equivalent)
Experience specifying storage media (pallet rack, shelving, VLMs) and material handling equipment (MHE)
Experience performing capacity, slotting, and material-flow analysis
Willingness to work on-site and travel to new-site stand-ups (up to 50%) Experience designing automated or robotics-enabled warehouses (ASRS, AMRs, conveyance)
Experience with greenfield warehouse standup and WMS configuration
Knowledge of SOX inventory controls, HAZMAT, and FAI requirements
PMP certification or equivalent project management experience
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)