Component Lifecycle Lead – Power & Data Centre

Automation NV; Halle; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation NV is seeking a Component Manager to own end-to-end component lifecycle management for power and data centre solutions. You will standardise, optimise, and ensure cost-efficiency and availability across products, coordinating with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Procurement.

You will drive strategic component decisions, manage risk, and maintain masterdata in the ERP system while aligning roadmaps with product strategy. Fluency in French, Dutch, and English is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or a bachelor’s with at least 5 years of experience) in electro-mechanics or related field.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.
• Knowledgeable with modular product architectures and scalable design principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the component masterdata in the ERP system.
• Develop and maintain component roadmaps aligned with product strategy.
• Ensure components are scalable and reusable across product lines.
• Co-define, select, and approve components.
• Monitor reliability, performance, and compliance of all components.
• Proactively manage risks related to lead times, obsolescence and single sourcing.
• Act as the technical counterpart to Procurement in supplier discussions.
• Bridge Engineering and Procurement; support other teams.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven

Python or scripting

Multilingual

Education

Master's degree in electro-mechanics or related

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Automation NV is seeking a Component Manager to own end-to-end component lifecycle management for power and data centre solutions. You will standardise, optimise, and ensure cost-efficiency and availability across products, coordinating with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Procurement.

You will drive strategic component decisions, manage risk, and maintain masterdata in the ERP system while aligning roadmaps with product strategy. Fluency in French, Dutch, and English is expected.