--- title: '[Coupang Fulfillment Services] Principal, Facility Automation Designer at Coupang' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/coupang-fulfillment-services-principal-facility-automation-designer-coupang-e6y487r9sfsd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # [Coupang Fulfillment Services] Principal, Facility Automation Designer at Coupang - **Company:** Coupang - **Location:** Seoul, South Korea - **Posted:** 2026-08-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://www.coupang.jobs/en/jobs/?gh_jid=8042925 ## Job description Company Introduction CFS (Coupang Fulfillment Services) is a subsidiary of Coupang and manages all fulfillment operations for the company. With experts from diverse backgrounds in warehousing, loading, packaging, shipping, and returning goods, we are innovating to become one of the global retailers. Coupang FCs (Fulfillment Centers) are beyond logistics warehouses. Supported by innovative technologies and factory automation systems, our FCs use data to improve our expertise in the order fulfillment process and make it more streamlined, cost-effective, and efficient. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where you take ownership and deliver results, join us. Come infuse innovative thinking throughout our fulfillment operations to create a world where our customers wonder, "How did I ever live without Coupang?" ## Role Overview Responsible for the end-to-end ownership of automation and robotics projects across eCommerce fulfillment and logistics operations. Leads the design, evaluation, deployment, and optimization of scalable automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, throughput, safety, and cost performance. Acts as the technical authority and single-threaded owner from concept through implementation, influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct people management responsibilities. ## What You Will Do - Own automation projects from concept development through deployment and operational handoff. - Design and architect robotics, material handling, and warehouse automation solutions. - Perform capacity planning, throughput analysis, simulation, and business case development. - Lead technology evaluation, vendor selection, and solution recommendation activities. - Develop facility layouts, process flows, and automation integration strategies. - Partner with Operations, Engineering, Product, Finance, IT, and vendors to deliver optimal solutions. - Drive technical design reviews, commissioning support, and performance validation. - Establish engineering standards and promote automation innovation across the network. - Serve as a subject matter expert for fulfillment automation, robotics, and material handling systems. - Ensure solutions meet business objectives for safety, reliability, scalability, customer experience, and return on investment. ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Robotics, or related field. - 10+ years of warehouse automation, robotics, or material handling experience. - Experience leading end-to-end automation projects from concept through deployment. - Hands-on experience with ASRS, AMRs/AGVs, conveyors, sortation, GTP, or similar automation technologies. - Strong analytical skills including capacity modeling and business case development. - Experience with WMS/WCS/WES and cross-functional stakeholder management. ## Preferred Qualifications - Advanced degree in Engineering or Supply Chain. - Experience with FlexSim, AnyLogic, AutoCAD, or similar design/simulation tools. - Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, industrial controls, and automation integration. - Experience in e-commerce or high-volume fulfillment operations. - Python, SQL, and Power BI proficiency. - PMP, Six Sigma, CPIM, or CSCP certification. Recruitment Process - Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer - The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances. - Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage. Details to Consider - This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled. - Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process. - Coupang does not discriminate against disabled applicants or those with veteran status. We are proud to offer equal opportunities for all applicants. - Hiring may be restricted in case the legal qualifications required for hiring and work performance is not met. - This is a full-time regular position and includes 12 weeks of probation period; provided, however, the probationary period may be either skipped, shortened or extended if necessary for business purposes. Privacy Notice - Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice is located below. https://privacy.coupang.com/en/land/jobs/ Document Return Policy (This notice MUST be included in a job posting in Korea only to comply with the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.) - This notification is given pursuant to Article 11 (6) of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. - A job applicant, who has applied but not been finally selected for a position at Coupang (the “Company”), may request the Company to return his/her hiring documents submitted pursuant to the Fair Hiring Procedure Act. However, this will not apply where the hiring documents were submitted via the website of the Company or e-mail, or where the job applicant submitted those documents voluntarily without a request from the Company. In addition, if the hiring documents were destroyed due to a natural disaster or any other reasons not attributable to the Company, such documents will be deemed to have been returned to the job applicant. - A job applicant who wishes to request the return of his/her hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above should fill out a “Request for Return of Hiring Documents” [Annex Form No. 3 in the Enforcement Rule of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act] and submit It by email (recruitingops@coupangfs.com). In such case, within fourteen (14) days from the date of identifying the receipt of the request, the Company will send the hiring documents to the job applicant’s designated address via registered mail. Please be informed that the job applicant is required to pay the postage on the registered mail. - In preparation for a job applicant’s request for the return of hiring documents pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph 2 above, the Company shall retain the original hiring documents submitted by the job applicant for 180 days from the completion of the recruiting process. If no request is made until the end of this period, all his/her hiring documents will be destroyed immediately in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act. - The above paragraphs 1 - 4 shall only apply when the labor-related laws of Korea govern the application. They are otherwise not applicable. ## About Coupang ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Coupang is a global technology and Fortune 150 company that reimagines commerce by integrating e-commerce, logistics, last-mile delivery, restaurant delivery, video streaming, and fintech services to wow customers. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: CPNG) - **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, USA (global HQ); operates major hubs in Seoul, South Korea, and other locations. - **Founded**: 2010 - **Founders**: Bom Kim (Bong-Seok Kim) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: E-commerce, Logistics & Fulfillment, Retail, Food Delivery, Fintech, Content Streaming, AI-driven Commerce. - **Target customers**: B2C (primarily consumers in South Korea, with growing global operations including Taiwan, Singapore, and the U.S.). - **Mission or purpose statement**: "We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, 'How did I ever live without Coupang?'" ## Products & Services - **[Coupang (Rocket Delivery)](#)**: Core e-commerce platform offering millions of products with over 99% of orders delivered same or next day via a proprietary logistics network. Includes Rocket Fresh (groceries) and Rocket Now (ultra-fast delivery). - **[Coupang Eats](#)**: Restaurant food delivery service. - **[Coupang Play](#)**: Video streaming service (original content, sports, and licensed shows). - **[Farfetch](#)**: Global luxury fashion platform acquired by Coupang. - **[Coupang Fintech](#)**: Payment and financial services (e.g., Coupang Pay, credit card partnerships). - **[Coupang Logistics & Fulfillment Services](#)**: End-to-end logistics for third-party sellers and brands. - **[Rocket Growth](#)**: SaaS-like tools and services for sellers/suppliers to manage inventory, analytics, and advertising. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: ~$25.8 billion (as of mid-2026) [LinkedIn]. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$34.5 billion** (most recent fiscal year) [LinkedIn]. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Publicly traded on NYSE (institutional investors include SoftBank, BlackRock, Fidelity, and others). Key partners include major global brands and local Korean suppliers. - **Growth Signals**: - Ranked **#132 on the 2026 Fortune 500**, jumping significantly [investor relations]. - Rapid AI-driven global commerce expansion (e.g., Taiwan, Singapore, and U.S. tech hubs). - 5,940 employees (linkedIn data, with monthly headcount growth of +1.1% and quarterly job posting growth of +154.2%). ## Competitive Advantages - **Fully Integrated Infrastructure**: Coupang owns and operates over 100 fulfillment and logistics centers (covering tens of millions of square feet) combined with proprietary software, AI, and machine learning to predict demand and route deliveries — a moat that competitors in Korea and emerging markets find hard to replicate. - **Speed & Reliability**: Over 99% of orders delivered same or next day (including dawn delivery) 365 days a year, setting a bar that most global e-commerce players cannot match. - **Customer Obsession Culture**: "Wow the Customer" is a core leadership principle, driving constant innovation to break traditional tradeoffs (speed, selection, price). - **Startup Culture with Fortune 150 Resources**: Offers the agility and risk-taking of an early-stage company combined with the stability, compensation, and scale of a large public corporation. ## Strategic Focus - **AI & Technology Leadership**: Heavy investment in AI/machine learning for demand forecasting, dynamic routing, and customer personalization. Actively hiring senior ML and data engineers [careers page]. - **Global Expansion**: Leveraging its Korean infrastructure playbook to enter new markets (Taiwan, Singapore) and grow its global footprint. - **Diversification into Fintech & Content**: Building out Coupang Pay, Coupang Play, and fintech products to create an ecosystem (similar to Amazon Prime's strategy). - **Farfetch Integration**: Turning the luxury fashion platform into a global growth driver. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: "Best of both worlds" — startup energy (fast decision-making, ownership, risk-taking) with the resources of a Fortune 150 company. Flat hierarchy, open culture, and a strong "bias for action" ethos [coupang.jobs]. - **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Flexible working hours and work-from-home options are available. Many roles are based in offices (Seattle, Mountain View, Seoul, etc.) with state-of-the-art amenities including cafeterias serving three meals a day, lounge spaces, and coffee/snack bars. - **Benefits**: - Medical insurance for employee and direct family. - Paid family leave (for celebration or bereavement). - Learning programs (foreign languages, soft skills). - Global project opportunities (collaborate with teams across continents). - Team and company events (games, food, bonding). - **Engineering Culture**: High-impact projects — building the commerce infrastructure of the future (large-scale AI, logistics optimization, mobile-first, search & discovery). Emphasizes "Hire and Develop the Best" and "Learn & Iterate" principles. - **Career Growth**: Opportunities for internal rotations, upskilling, and taking on entrepreneurial initiatives within a massive scale. ## Sources 1. [Coupang Careers](https://www.coupang.jobs/en/) 2. [Why Work at Coupang](https://www.coupang.jobs/en/why-coupang/) 3. [Coupang About Us](https://www.aboutcoupang.com/aboutus/) 4. [Coupang Investor Relations](https://ir.aboutcoupang.com/overview/) 5. 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