Automation Project Manager (f/m/d)

Element Logic®; Bemmel; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Element Logic, a global warehouse automation leader, seeks an Automation Project Manager to coordinate end‑to‑end automation and material flow systems within intralogistics projects. You’ll ensure PLC, electrical engineering, and material handling disciplines are integrated and delivered on schedule and to scope.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree with 5+ years in automation/intralogistics, strong team leadership, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or comparable qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of automation and intralogistics systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central technical liaison between engineering teams, suppliers, project management, and customer.
• Manage technical scope of automation (PLC, electrical engineering, material handling).
• Coordinate engineering activities and track technical milestones.

Skills

Automation project management

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Intralogistics

Team leadership

English (C1)

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens TIA

EPLAN

Conveyor systems/AS/RS

Job description

Are you ready to become part of a company that is revolutionizing warehousing worldwide?

Element Logic is currently looking for an Automation Project Manager (f/m/d) who is seeking new challenges in an international environment!

What does Element Logic offer?

• A challenging position in a growing company.
• A supportive and encouraging work environment that places the highest value on employee well-being.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development through the Element Academy.
• Competitive salaries and benefits, including insurance, retirement plans, and more.

As an Automation Project Manager (f/m/d), you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical coordination and integration of automation and material flow systems within intralogistics projects. You will ensure that all automation-related disciplines—PLC, electrical engineering, and material handling equipment—are coordinated and integrated, and that they are implemented on schedule while meeting scope and quality requirements.

In addition, you can expect the following responsibilities and areas of focus:

Your Responsibilities

• You will serve as the central technical liaison between the engineering teams, suppliers, project management, and the customer.
• You will be responsible for the technical scope of automation within projects (PLC, electrical engineering, material handling technology).
• You will coordinate engineering activities and track technical milestones.
• You will monitor suppliers with regard to quality, delivery, and specifications.
• You will assist with commissioning and serve as the point of contact for escalating technical issues.
• You will ensure system integration across all interfaces and disciplines.

Your Profile

You hold a degree in engineering or a comparable qualification and, ideally, have more than five years of relevant professional experience. You combine strategic and entrepreneurial thinking and action, and understand that success is only possible as part of a team.

In Addition, You Possess The Following Qualifications

• Extensive experience with automation and intralogistics systems, ideally in the following areas:
• PLC programming (e.g., Siemens TIA)
• Electrical engineering design (e.g., EPLAN)
• Material flow systems (conveyor systems, AS/RS integration)
• Extensive experience in intralogistics with a focus on material flow, warehouse design, and process optimization.
• Strong commitment to quality, structured and independent work style.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively analyze and resolve customer issues.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues and achieve shared goals.
• Very good English (C1)

The Opportunity

You will take on a position at an expanding and highly successful company. You can expect a diverse role with a high degree of autonomy, modern benefits, and an open corporate culture characterized by loyalty, security, and appreciation. If this position appeals to you, we look forward to getting to know you. You can find more information about our company here: www.elementlogic.net.

Your work location:

Throughout Germany

Start date:

By agreement

Contract type:

Permanent employment

About Element Logic

Element Logic® is a global technology company specializing in intelligent warehouse automation. Since its founding in 1985, the company has grown to over 950 employees in 30 countries and has established itself as the first and world’s leading AutoStore™ partner.

Element Logic is known for its commitment to innovation and its people-centric approach, and improves warehouse performance through a unique combination of state-of-the-art technology, AI-powered software, and customized solutions. This enables companies across all industries to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of their logistics operations.

With a proven track record and deep expertise in intralogistics, Element Logic has become the partner of choice for companies seeking to gain a competitive advantage through automation. The company’s culture is rooted in courage, passion, and reliability—qualities that continue to drive its mission to optimize warehouse performance. In 2024, Element Logic generated revenue of 549 million euros.

Be yourself, in your element.

At Element Logic, our people are our greatest resource. We believe individuals should be in their element and we recognize, celebrate, and nurture the strength of diversity. We offer equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, language, national origin, mental and physical abilities, religious and political affiliations, stage of life, or family circumstances. We desire a work environment where people flourish with their unique abilities, perspectives, and life experiences.