Automation Support Engineer: Warehouse IT & WCS

Bleckmann Solutions B.V.

Almelo

On-site

EUR 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packaging
Flexible work locations across NL

Job summary

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience/certifications.
  • 1–2 years of experience in IT application support, operations, or a technical support role (strong internship experience is welcome).
  • Affinity with logistics or warehousing environments.
  • Experience with WMS/WCS/automation systems is a strong plus.
  • Knowledge of Manhattan WMS (Active Omni) and/or Blue Yonder Dispatcher (JDA) is a major advantage.
  • Understanding of software systems, APIs, and network communication (TCP/IP, REST, sockets).
  • Comfortable analysing log files and troubleshooting structured root‑cause scenarios.
  • Experience with ITSM tools (TopDesk is a plus).
  • SQL or basic scripting knowledge is beneficial.
  • Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver 1st and 2nd line software support for AutoStore and KCC WCS across all Bleckmann automation sites, with a focus on the Dutch region.
  • Log, triage, and follow up on incidents in TopDesk using the P1–P4 priority framework, escalating when needed.
  • Diagnose issues across the end‑to‑end automation stack, including WMS–WCS communication errors, TCP/IP connection failures, integration issues, and pick/put logic errors.
  • Serve as the daily point of contact for automation suppliers and coordinate ticket follow‑up and incident resolution.
  • Monitor WCS dashboards, health checks, and alerting to proactively identify risk signals.
  • Support maintenance windows, software updates, configuration changes, and regression testing after releases or patches.
  • Analyse logs and interface data to identify recurring issues and contribute to long‑term improvements.
  • Maintain internal knowledge base articles, troubleshooting guides, and runbooks.
  • Support change requests (CRs) and evaluate the impact of software changes on the automation ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with WMS support, infrastructure teams, and warehouse operations for end‑to‑end reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills
Ownership & accountability
Structured working style
Willingness to travel between sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Industrial Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

TopDesk
Manhattan WMS (Active Omni)
Blue Yonder Dispatcher (JDA)

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