EMEA Site Operations Lead – Robotics Installations

Hai Robotics; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

Performance based bonus

Annual leave package

Work laptop and phone

Travel meal allowance

Reimbursement of travel costs

Opportunity to contribute to a growing

Job summary

Hai Robotics is seeking a Field Application Engineer to lead on-site management of installation and commissioning across multiple projects in the EMEA region. You will coordinate engineers, subcontractors, equipment, and materials, ensuring schedule adherence and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years site management experience in industrial automation, strong communication, and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of site management experience in industrial automation, construction, or capital equipment installation.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent sites and coordinate diverse workforces.
• Strong subcontractor management and commercial awareness.
• Solid understanding of site safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages a strong plus.
• Comfortable with extensive travel across EMEA.
• Valid work authorization in EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple installation and commissioning projects.
• Coordinate on-site resources: engineers, subcontractors, equipment, materials.
• Drive schedule adherence and mitigate schedule risks early.
• Own site safety, quality, and compliance with customer and HAI standards.
• Conduct regular site walks, progress reviews, and customer coordination meetings.
• Manage subcontractor scope, performance, and commercial compliance.
• Lead daily/weekly site stand-ups and progress reporting.
• Serve as the on-site senior escalation point for CEs, subcontractors, and customer site teams.
• Partner with PMs on project schedule, risk, and resource planning.
• Ensure accurate site reporting (progress, risks, issues, forecasts) into delivery governance.
• Travel extensively across the EMEA region.

Job description

Hai Robotics is seeking a Field Application Engineer to lead on-site management of installation and commissioning across multiple projects in the EMEA region. You will coordinate engineers, subcontractors, equipment, and materials, ensuring schedule adherence and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years site management experience in industrial automation, strong communication, and willingness to travel extensively.