Automation Process Optimization Expert

PowerCo; Valencia; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive remuneration

Flat hierarchies

Shift work

Job summary

PowerCo Spain Battery Spain S.A.U. in Sagunto (Valencia) is seeking a logistics automation engineer to design and implement automated intra-logistics solutions, including AGVs, ASRS and conveyors, to boost material handling efficiency.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize warehouse layouts, ensure safety compliance, document processes, and coordinate with headquarters across Salzgitter and other plants to drive CAPEX/OPEX projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse management software and logistics planning tools.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Lean thinking to optimize supply chain and reduce costs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to anticipate and mitigate logistics risks.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in logistics.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated intra-logistics technologies (AGVs, ASRS, conveyors) to improve material handling.
• Optimize warehouse layout for space utilization, flow and accessibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in logistics activities.
• Create and maintain documentation of processes and configurations.
• Develop operational instructions and training materials.
• Coordinate with Headquarters and plants for project alignment.
• Support CAPEX and OPEX optimization in logistics projects.

Skills

Warehouse management

Logistics planning

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Risk mitigation

HSE compliance

Tools

WMS software

Logistics planning tools

Job description

Who We Are

You’ll be joining a diverse and ambitious team, spread across Germany, Canada, and Spain, all working together to shape the future of sustainable energy. At PowerCo we celebrate collaboration, progress and that spark that turns bold ideas into real impact. From our new gigafactory in Sagunto (Valencia), we’re driving a project that’s transforming both the region and the future of clean mobility in Europe — and you can be part of it.

Your Role And Key Responsibilities

• System design and implementation: Develop, design and implement automated technologies for the intra-logistics processes, including conveyor systems, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), Automated storing and retrievable systems (ASRS) and other robotic solutions, to enhance material handling efficiency.


• Warehouse layout and design: Optimize warehouse layout for an efficient space utilization, material flow and accessibility. Collaborate with the construction and facility teams for layout definition or modifications.


• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including process, installation, maintenance and facility to ensure effective communication and coordination during the installation and commissioning of logistics equipment.


• Safety compliance: Ensure that all logistics activities comply with health and safety regulations. Implement safety measures to protect both personnel and assets.


• Documentation: Create and maintain accurate documentation of intra-logistics processes, system configurations, and improvements made for reference and future analysis.


• Operational instructions: Create clear and concise documentation of processes and procedures.


• Regular alignment with the Headquarters in Salzgitter and cell plants (e.g. Salzgitter, Dalian, St. Thomas (Canada), etc.)


• Coordination and working together with different department like HSE, HR, finance, purchasing, construction, manufacturing, quality, logistic, technic areas, legal from the requirement site as well for permission or legal requirement or contractual points

During Serial Production

• Process optimization: analyze existing logistics processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to streamline workflows, reduce lead times and enhance overall operational efficiency.


• Technology integration: Stay updated on emerging logistic technologies and integrate relevant solutions to improve accuracy, speed, and visibility in material handling. Regular meetings with suppliers and headquarters to understand market trends and opportunities.


• Training and development: Train logistics staff on new processes, technologies, safety protocols and industry best practices.


• Data analysis: Utilize data analytics to identify trends, assess performance metrics, and make the corresponding decisions to improve logistics processes. Prepare and present reports to Management.


• Continuous improvement: Proactively and independently seek opportunities for continuous improvement in the logistics operations, implementing changes to adapt to evolving business needs.


• Regular contact with Plant Management, Headquarters, customers, suppliers and other production plants from the group


• Collaborate on the optimization projects from conceptual idea to final implementation involving responsibility over project CAPEX and OPEX

Requirements

What you bring to the team

• Proven experience with warehouse management software and logistics planning tools.


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.


• Lean thinking to identify improvement areas, optimize supply chain processes and reduce costs.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Proactively anticipating and mitigating potential risks associated with logistic projects.


• Awareness and compliance on health and safety regulations in the logistics operations.

Demostrated experience in steering challenging projects within the automotive industry with technologies such as ASRS, AGVs, cobots and conveyors

Proficient use of standard Microsoft Office applications

Fluent in English and Spanish

What Makes You Stand Out

Fluent German is a plus

Experience on battery production or cells manufacturing

Desirable to have previous experience in industrial programming or similar field

What To Look Forward To

• PowerCo Battery Spain S.A.U. provides an unique opportunity to be part of a growing company with a strong sustainable and innovative conscience. With a flexible, friendly and ambitious work environment. In addition, it will allow you to advance your career alongside a group of diverse and talented colleagues.


• Permanent contract and competitive remuneration packet.


• Flat hierarchies.


• Shift work