Logistics Automation Consultant Netherlands (m/f/d)

TieTalent; Breda; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics solutions firm in the Netherlands is seeking a Logistics Automation Consultant to guide customers through the design and implementation of logistics automation projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical or industrial engineering and experience with automated logistics solutions. This full-time position offers the opportunity to manage various projects from tender to execution, ensuring system compliance and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience implementing automated logistics solutions.
• Strong sense of responsibility and affinity with logistics and warehouse automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics automation projects as an implementation specialist.
• Translate designs into detailed engineering plans.
• Coordinate with suppliers and operational staff for alignment.

Skills

Project management

Logistics automation

Communication skills

Supplier coordination

System testing

Education

Degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Join Groenewout | a member of EPG, as a Logistics Automation Consultant (m/f/d). You will guide customers through the design and implementation of logistics automation projects, from the initial tender to the go-live phase. With a foundation in mechanical engineering and a strong passion for logistics, you will manage the functional design and execution of AS/RS systems, AutoStore solutions, conveyor systems, and packaging lines, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics automation projects with various suppliers as an implementation specialist.
• Translate conceptual designs and feasibility studies into detailed engineering plans.
• Coordinate with suppliers, IT teams, and operational staff to ensure alignment on system specifications and integration.
• Develop and document test plans and acceptance criteria for automated solutions.
• Oversee and execute system testing, including Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), technical availability tests, stress tests, and operational ramp-up.
• Provide hands-on support during implementation, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance.
• Ensure system compliance with safety regulations.
• Conceptually design logistics warehouses as part of feasibility studies, translating requirements into effective layout and process solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience implementing automated logistics solutions, such as shuttles, AutoStore, conveyors, and packaging lines.
• Strong sense of responsibility and a strong affinity with logistics and warehouse automation.
• Hands-on experience with tender processes, supplier coordination, and system testing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with SketchUp and AutoCAD for layout visualization.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet