IT Automation Engineer - Warehouse Automation

Loom Talent; Grobbendonk; Hybride; EUR 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Leading 3PL Provider is seeking an IT Automation Engineer to drive warehouse automation projects, linking warehouse operations, automation suppliers and internal IT teams from requirements through to go-live.

You will work with AutoStore, WCS/WES, robotics and conveyors, coordinating installers and suppliers, and ensuring seamless integration of WMS, PLCs and APIs. The role is hybrid across Belgium and the Netherlands, with cross-border stakeholders and international collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Gather requirements from warehouse operations and understand where automation can add value
• Translate operational requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Work with automation suppliers to develop and deliver solutions
• Act as the key link between operations, IT, WMS teams and automation suppliers
• Support the design and implementation of new automation projects
• Coordinate project milestones, deliverables and technical issues
• Work hands-on with implementation teams during installation, testing and commissioning
• Support system integration between WMS, WCS, PLCs, conveyors and automation equipment
• Facilitate technical workshops and project meetings
• Monitor project progress and provide updates to management
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and coordinate supplier support
• Support post-implementation reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Document processes, lessons learned and best practices for future automation projects

Description du poste

Job Title: IT Automation Engineer - Warehouse Automation

Company: Leading 3PL Provider

Package: Monthly gross, €3,800 - €5,400 dependant on experience. Company car + benefits depending on country location

Location: Belgium-Grobbendon / Netherland- Almelo, Bergen op Zoom, or Roosendaal (Hybrid working)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

We're working with a rapidly growing 3PL logistics business that is investing heavily in warehouse automation and technology.

As an IT Automation Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering new warehouse automation projects, acting as the link between warehouse operations, automation suppliers and internal IT teams. This is a hands-on, project-focused position where you'll be involved from the initial requirements and solution design through to implementation, testing, commissioning and go-live. You'll work with technologies including AutoStore, robotics, conveyors and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), helping ensure that automation, WMS and IT systems work together effectively.

The Role of IT Automation Engineer

• Gather requirements from warehouse operations and understand where automation can add value
• Translate operational requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Work with automation suppliers to develop and deliver solutions
• Act as the key link between operations, IT, WMS teams and automation suppliers
• Support the design and implementation of new automation projects
• Coordinate project milestones, deliverables and technical issues
• Work hands-on with implementation teams during installation, testing and commissioning
• Support system integration between WMS, WCS, PLCs, conveyors and automation equipment
• Facilitate technical workshops and project meetings
• Monitor project progress and provide updates to management
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and coordinate supplier support
• Support post-implementation reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Document processes, lessons learned and best practices for future automation projects

The Technology

You'll be working around a range of warehouse automation and IT technologies, including:

• AutoStore
• Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES)
• Robotics and automated picking
• Conveyors and material-handling systems
• PLCs
• WMS platforms
• APIs and system integrations
• TCP/IP
• OPC-UA
• Profinet

Requirements

• Business Analysis with strong automation or warehouse technology exposure
• Experience delivering technical or automation projects
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes
• Ability to operate comfortably between IT, technology suppliers and warehouse operations, translating operational requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Structured and proactive, with the ability to drive projects through to completion.
• Understanding of system integration and data flows
• A hands-on and structured approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• English is essential, with Dutch preferred. Spanish would be an additional advantage.
• Driving licence will be required for the role

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond traditional IT project management or business analysis and develop deeper expertise in warehouse automation, WCS/WES and logistics technology. The role offers exposure to major automation projects, international stakeholders and the opportunity to have a direct impact on how automated warehouse operations are designed and implemented.