Field Application Engineer-Warehousing Automation

JD.COM; Oberhausen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JD.COM is seeking a Project Delivery Execution & On-Site Implementation specialist to lead on-site installation, integration, and commissioning of four-way shuttles, conveyors, AGVs, and related warehouse automation equipment across Europe.

The role focuses on delivering projects on schedule per technical specs, while coordinating internal teams and external partners, with strong English communication and willingness to travel for assignments.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related fields.
• Experience with warehouse automation project delivery or commissioning preferred.
• Strong English communication; German a plus.

Aufgaben

• Participate in on-site installation, system integration, and commissioning of logistics automation equipment.
• Assist with electrical design, drawings, and cost estimation during delivery.
• Track progress, coordinate resources, identify risks, and mitigate.
• Compile knowledge base from failures and update maintenance manuals.
• Provide training and handover to clients for operation and maintenance.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming basics

Schematic reading

Industrial networking (Profinet/EtherC

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related fields

Jobbeschreibung

1. Project Delivery Execution & On-Site Implementation

Participate in and follow up on on-site installation, system integration & commissioning, acceptance testing, and handover of logistics and warehousing automation equipment (including four-way shuttles, conveyors, shuttle cars, lifts/hoists, AGVs, etc.), ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and in compliance with contractual technical specifications and quality standards.

2. Technical Solutions & Cost Estimation

Participate in the preparation of technical implementation plans during the project delivery phase, including electrical design, reading and understanding of construction drawings, commissioning planning, and assisting with cost budget estimation, providing technical support for project bidding and execution.

3. Delivery Schedule & Quality Management

Assist in tracking on-site implementation progress, coordinate internal and external resources (suppliers, contractors, clients, etc.), monitor key milestone nodes, identify delivery risks, and assist in developing mitigation measures to ensure projects advance on plan.

4. Failure Knowledge Consolidation & Standardization

Compile and organize equipment failure points and commissioning issues encountered during project delivery into a knowledge base; create and update electrical maintenance manuals and delivery acceptance documentation to drive standardization of delivery processes.

5. Client Training & Knowledge Transfer

Conduct equipment operation, maintenance, and technical training for internal and external clients; complete knowledge transfer and technical handover after project delivery to ensure clients are equipped with independent operation and maintenance capabilities.

Qualifications

1. Education & Experience

Full-time Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related fields; experience in warehouse automation logistics equipment project delivery or commissioning is preferred; candidates with end-to-end project delivery experience are preferred.

2. Domain Expertise

Basic understanding of the electrical control principles and commissioning procedures of logistics automation equipment such as four-way shuttles, lifts/hoists, conveyors, and AGVs; experience in delivering large-scale warehouse automation projects (e.g., automated storage and retrieval systems, sorting centers) is preferred.

3. Technical Skills

Basic understanding of Siemens PLC (or other equivalent mainstream brands) programming and commissioning principles; foundational knowledge of industrial bus protocols such as Profinet, EtherCAT, and CANopen; ability to read electrical schematic diagrams; candidates with relevant coursework projects, graduation projects, or internship experience in PLC or automation are preferred.

4. Language & Communication

Strong communication and teamwork skills; good English proficiency (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with the ability to use English as a working language; German proficiency is a plus; cross-cultural collaboration skills with the ability to effectively engage European clients and local teams.

5. Personal Attributes

Diligent, detail-oriented, and skilled at summarizing and reviewing; ability to work under pressure; willing to undertake both short- and long-term business travel and on-site project assignments within Europe.