Research and Development Engineering Manager
Company: UPS
Location: Louisville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
We're the obstacle overcomers. The problem get-arounders. From
figuring it out to getting it done--- our innovative culture
demands "yes and how!" We are UPS. We are the United Problem
Solvers. Our Systems Programmers design and deploy infrastructure
to the highest standards. They are highly determined individuals
who serve as subject matter experts for supporting automation tools
to increase organizational efficiency. As a UPS Systems Programmer,
your skills will be put to the test working with large-scale
automation solutions.The Systems Programming Manager performs
research, evaluates, designs, develops, and tests solutions in
support of UPS operations through the entire life cycle. The
selected candidate will perform strategic planning, diagnose risk
and system issues, and take corrective actions to ensure continuity
of operations. This position leads disaster recovery tests and is
responsible for compliance to UPS' information security model.
He/She identifies and implements technologies and processes to
improve the reliability, efficiency, and availability of the
systems environment. This position is responsible for duties of
high risk, severe impact, high complexity, and/or large scope. The
Systems Programming Manager coaches team members to provide the
tools and knowledge required for further development.The Systems
Programming Manager is responsible for efforts at multiple UPS
buildings for the Smart Package/Smart Facility program. The
individual will apply rapid prototype principles to prove
feasibility for proof of concept solutions. Use cases include
outbound scanning, primary, secondary, pickoff, preload, driver
selection, SPA, mobile SPA, asset tracking and building visibility.
In addition, the selected candidate may lead development on Network
within a Network and/or asset tracking and micro-location efforts,
which feed our increased visibility vision.In support of these
efforts, the selected candidate will manage an engineering team -
project management, vendor management, coordination of efforts
between vendors and multiple internal stakeholders and development
groups; oversees vendor updates/installs; develops, executes and
reports on test plans; coordinates equipment delivery with vendors
and equipment set-up with site staff & contractors; produces status
reports; reports progress to senior management.In addition, the
ability to integrate and develop test automation solutions in the
areas of industrial automation, robotics, drones and autonomous
vehicles will be needed as the team looks to leverage these
technologies. He/She must apply technical breadth in areas
including mobile/industrial devices; mobile operating systems;
wireless technologies including but not limited to cellular, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, NFC, LoRa, and RFID communications; printing; scanning.
The selected candidate manages test staff and all on-site
activities, and maintains relationship with PPM and
Operations.**Responsibilities and Duties**+ Performs research,
evaluates, designs, develops, and tests solutions in support of UPS
operations through the entire life cycle+ Performs strategic
planning, diagnoses risk and system issues, and takes corrective
actions to ensure continuity of operations+ Leads disaster recovery
tests and is responsible for compliance to UPS' information
security model+ Designs and develops rapid prototype solutions+
Manages engineering team**Knowledge and Skills**+ Project
Management+ Vendor Management+ Excellent oral and written
communication+ Self-driven and able to work independently+
Technical knowledge of Hardware & Software+ Ability to prioritize
and coordinate multiple parallel efforts+ UPS operations knowledge+
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent -
Preferred+ Candidate with Engineering Degree and 10+ years'
experience - PreferredUPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS
does not discriminate on the basis of
race/color/religion/sex/national
origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or
any other characteristic protected by law**Company:** UNITED PARCEL
SERVICE**Category:** Engineering**Requisition Number:**
340121**Location:** Louisville,Kentucky
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