Industrial Engineering Manager - Distribution Centers

Change the world. Love your job.Texas Instruments is building the next generation of intelligent, self-optimizing operations, from wafer fabs to global distribution. As part of our Smart Manufacturing efforts, the Warehouse Automation Architect will define and deliver the architecture for increasingly autonomous warehouse ecosystems.This role is responsible for designing, integrating, and scaling advanced warehouse automation technologies, including robotics, intelligent material handling systems, real-time orchestration platforms, and AI-driven optimization layers, to enable resilient, high-throughput, and data-centric logistics operations.You will bridge physical automation, control systems, software platforms, and enterprise integration to create warehouses that continuously learn, adapt, and optimize.Key Responsibilities1. Architecture & StrategyDefine the long-term automation architecture for TI’s warehouse and distribution operationsDevelop scalable system blueprints covering robotics, AS/RS, conveyors, sortation, vision systems, and sensor networksEstablish integration frameworks between automation layers and enterprise platforms (WMS, WES, WCS, ERP, MES where applicable)Active participation and collaboration with IT to design & implement WMS enhancementsCreate reference architectures that align with TI’s broader Autonomous Factory roadmap2. Robotics & Intelligent SystemsLead deployment of AMRs/AGVs, robotic picking systems, palletizing solutions, and automated storage systemsDesign fleet orchestration models and real-time control strategiesIncorporate machine vision and AI-enabled decision-making where applicableEvaluate emerging robotics and automation vendors3. Software Integration & Digital InfrastructureArchitect API-based integrations between automation hardware, control systems, and enterprise softwareDefine real-time data pipelines and telemetry standardsEnable Industrial IoT connectivity and event-driven architecturesSupport development of digital twins for warehouse flow simulation and optimization4. AI, Analytics & OptimizationIntegrate predictive maintenance frameworksEnable AI-driven task orchestration and intelligent routingImplement performance monitoring dashboards and KPI analyticsIdentify opportunities for adaptive optimization and autonomous decision-making5. Deployment & GovernanceOversee system implementation, testing, commissioning, and go-live supportEstablish automation standards, cybersecurity requirements, and documentation frameworksEnsure compliance with safety, industrial, and regulatory standardsDefine lifecycle management and upgrade strategies6. Cross-Functional LeadershipPartner with Supply Chain, IT, Operations, Facilities, and external integratorsMentor engineers and automation specialistsInfluence automation investment strategy and technology roadmapWhy TI?Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TIBenefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits hereAbout Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com. Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition. TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, Systems, Industrial, or Computer Engineering8 years of experience in warehouse automation, robotics systems, or industrial automation architecturePreferred QualificationsProven experience integrating automation systems with WMS/WES/WCS and enterprise platformsMasters Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, Systems, Industrial, or Computer EngineeringTechnical understanding of industry leading warehouse management systems (SAP EWM or Manhattan Associates)Strong knowledge of robotics controls, PLCs, industrial networking, and automation softwareExperience leading multi-disciplinary technical deployments in operational environments Experience with autonomous mobile robot fleet managementMachine vision and AI/ML applications in logisticsIndustrial IoT architecture and real-time analytics platformsExperience designing digital twins or simulation models (e.g., warehouse flow modeling)Semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing supply chain experienceFull timePosting Date: 2026-06-26