Industrial Automation Engineer

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Brampton, ON, CAN
Hybrid
80K-95K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • eCommerce • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Retail • Analytics
Best Buy's purpose is to enrich lives through technology. We do that by leveraging our tech expertise and human touch.
The Role
Designs and implements industrial automation and distribution center process improvements for Best Buy’s Canadian facilities. Responsibilities include optimizing automation equipment, material handling, fulfillment, reverse logistics, facility layouts, labor models, and technology deployment. The role manages efficiency and waste-reduction projects while collaborating with engineers, analysts, and supply chain specialists. It is hybrid, requiring four days weekly at the Brampton distribution center and one remote day.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you thinking forward and always looking to establish better systems and processes? As an Industrial Automation Engineer, which we call a Senior Lean Engineering Analyst, you will be at the forefront of proposing new automation and optimization ideas to support to Best Buy’s Canadian Distribution Centers (DC). 


In this hybrid role, the successful candidate is needed to be in the Greater Toronto Area(GTA), where you will work 4 days per week out of Brampton DC and work remotely for 1 day of the week.


Apply now and grow your career with our supply chain team as an Industrial Automation Engineer!


What you’ll do as an Industrial Automation Engineer:

  • Plan and design automated systems that increase productivity by improving the integration of people, processes, and technology
  • Design and implement improvements to automation equipment to increase efficiency and productivity for current and future business needs
  • Evaluate, analyze, recommend, and implement improvements pertaining to all distribution center processes, and material handling changes for configuration, reverse logistics, automated systems, and fulfillment operations
  • Manage projects of various sizes related to facility layout and design, relocation, new process integration, process revisions, technology deployment, labor modeling, and other related efficiency and waste reduction initiatives
  • Collaborative with highly skilled engineers, analysts, and supply chain specialists

What we’re looking for:

  • 3+ years of experience with engineering, logistics, or distribution field
  • 2+ years of experience implementing warehouse automation or industrial automation solutions. 
  • Advanced AutoCAD and Excel skills
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related discipline
  • Certified in Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Why you’ll love it here:

  • Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one.
  • Flexible health benefits and wellness program.
  • TFSA and RRSP programs.
  • 100% matched company pension plan.
  • Training programs to build new and transferable skills.

About Best Buy

As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.


Join our amazing team!

We are looking for people just like you.


Annualized Compensation Range

$80,000.00 - $95,000.00

Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.

 

9200 Airport Road, Brampton, ON L6S 6G6

This posting is for a vacancy.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in engineering, logistics, or distribution
  • 2+ years of experience implementing warehouse automation or industrial automation solutions
  • Advanced AutoCAD skills
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline
  • Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Best Buy Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Best Buy and has not been reviewed or approved by Best Buy.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, mental health resources, FSAs, and specialized programs like virtual physical therapy, second opinions, and an LGBTQIA+ health platform. Wellness initiatives and counseling access broaden the overall support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes holidays, floating holidays, bereavement, and paid volunteer time, with a Well-being Sabbatical offering extended time away. Parental leave and caregiver pay further extend time-off flexibility alongside adoption and childcare supports.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly performance bonuses and an annual recognition bonus provide additional earnings opportunities for eligible full-time employees and many part-timers working sufficient hours. A tiered pay structure links progression to role certification, location, and performance metrics.

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The Company
HQ: Richfield, MN
85,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

At Best Buy, millions of customers rely on us to deliver the technology they need to learn, work, and stay connected. As a member of the Digital, Analytics & Technology team, we contribute to solving the ever-changing technological challenges of both our customers and our fellow employees. We are a collaborative, agile team that empowers its people by encouraging diversity of thought and passion while providing strong leadership and mentorship. We enrich lives through technology by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and human touch to meet our customers’ everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. With over 1,000 stores and over 100,000 employees in the United States and Canada, we solve key human needs in the areas of productivity, security, health, entertainment, connectivity, and more.

Why Work With Us

Millions of customers rely on Best Buy to deliver the technology they need to learn, work, and stay connected. As a member of the Digital, Analytics & Technology team, you will contribute to solving the ever-changing technological challenges of both our customers and your peers. Work with a collaborative team that empowers its people.

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