Senior European Automation Systems Engineer

FedEx Corporation

Kraków

On-site

PLN 170,000 - 230,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Job summary

FedEx Corporation is seeking a Senior System Engineer (f/m) for Europe with leadership in automated material handling control systems. The role focuses on reliability, lifecycle management, and cybersecurity across European facilities, based from Warsaw/Krakow.

You will steer roadmaps, standardize architectures, and mentor field teams while collaborating with IT, maintenance, and vendors. The position requires advanced expertise in PLCs/SCADA, industrial networks, and predictive maintenance,

Qualifications

Bachelor's or preferably Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics.
Several years of experience in automation, controls engineering, maintenance engineering, reliability engineering, or material handling systems.
Subject Matter Expert in industrial automation technologies including PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, industrial networks, and material handling systems.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills for complex operational and control system issues.
Ability to develop and govern technical standards, specifications, and lifecycle management strategies across multiple sites.
Experience with CMMS/EAM platforms (Maximo, SAP EAM, IFS) and the use of maintenance and operational data to drive reliability improvements.
Strong analytical and reporting skills, including the use of Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools.
Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to support and mentor field engineering teams.
Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity, backup, disaster recovery, and automation version control practices.
Understanding of machinery safety standards and regulations (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, CE Machinery Regulation).
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, IT, and external vendors.
Predictive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, and Reliability Engineering expertise is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Act as the European Subject Matter Expert (SME) for automated material handling control systems, providing advanced technical support and guidance during critical escalations.
Define, maintain, and govern European standards, specifications, and best practices for PLCs, SCADA systems, industrial networks, and automation architectures in collaboration with the Operations Technology team.
Develop long-term technology roadmaps and lifecycle strategies to ensure reliability, maintainability, cybersecurity, and standardization across the European network.
Lead automation obsolescence and modernization programs, including the replacement of end-of-life PLCs, SCADA systems, industrial PCs, drives, and associated control equipment.
Initiate and support European engineering projects focused on system reliability, operational performance, standardization, and automation improvements.
Develop technical specifications, design guidelines, and engineering requirements for new installations, retrofit projects, and control system upgrades.
Support the deployment and continuous improvement of predictive maintenance solutions across European facilities, leveraging condition monitoring and equipment performance data to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Conduct root cause analysis of major equipment failures and drive sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors to identify opportunities for system improvements, cost optimization, and performance enhancements.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical training to local System Engineers and central Maintenance teams, ensuring knowledge sharing and alignment with European standards.
Review and validate vendor designs, technical proposals, and engineering solutions to ensure compliance with corporate standards and long-term technology strategies.
Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and automation best practices to support continuous innovation within the European network.