Senior System Engineer (f/m)

FedEx Europe; Kraków; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training programs

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Reduced-rate shipping

Job summary

FedEx Europe is seeking a Senior System Engineer (f/m) to act as the European SME for automated material handling control systems, supporting facilities across the region. You will define long-term standards, roadmaps, and lifecycle strategies to improve reliability and cybersecurity.

You will lead obsolescence programs, drive predictive maintenance initiatives, and mentor field teams across Europe. This role is based in Warsaw/Kraków with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or Robotics.
• Experience with automation, controls engineering, reliability engineering, or material handling systems.
• Subject Matter Expert in industrial automation technologies including PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and networks.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for automated material handling control systems and provide guidance during escalations.
• Define and govern European standards for PLCs, SCADA, networks, and architectures.
• Develop roadmaps and lifecycle strategies for reliability and standardization.
• Lead obsolescence and modernization programs for automation equipment.
• Support predictive maintenance deployments and data-driven reliability improvements.
• Coach and mentor local System Engineers and maintenance teams.
• Review vendor designs to ensure alignment with corporate standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Automation Engineering

Robotics

PLC

SCADA

Industrial networks

Industrial cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics

Tools

Maximo

SAP EAM

IFS

Job description

The system engineer will act as the European Subject Matter Expert (SME) for automated material handling control systems, supporting operational facilities across the region. You will provide advanced technical expertise during critical escalations, define long-term system standards and specifications, and drive technology roadmaps together with the Operations Technology team.

The role will focus on improving system reliability, standardization, maintainability, and lifecycle management of automation systems, including PLCs, SCADA platforms, industrial networks, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, and related control technologies.

As part of the central engineering team, you will lead European initiatives for obsolete control system replacements, support predictive maintenance deployments, and provide technical guidance to field engineering teams across all European operations.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a

Senior System Engineer (f/m)

Work location: Warsaw/Krakow

Who We Are

FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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.

What Do You Bring With You

• 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.

What Do We Offer

• Atractive compensation package
• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
• Employee reduced-rate shipping
• Great career opportunities

FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join FedEx.

Firma FedEx poważnie podchodzi do filozofii, która stawia pracowników na pierwszym miejscu. Jesteśmy pracodawcą zapewniającym równe szanse rozwoju dla wszystkich i zaangażowanym w budowanie różnorodnego i wolnego od dyskryminacji zespołu pracowniczego.

Nasza firma

FedEx to jedna z największych firm świadczących usługi transportu ekspresowego, która konsekwentnie uznawana jest za jedną z 10 najbardziej podziwianych firm w rankingu magazynu „Fortune”. Każdego dnia FedEx dostarcza rozwiązania transportowe i biznesowe dla swoich klientów pochodzących z 220 krajów i na obszarze całego świata. Obsługa tej globalnej sieci jest możliwa dzięki wyjątkowemu zespołowi pracowników FedEx zaangażowanych w dostarczanie usług najwyższej jakości.

Nasza filozofia

Filozofia P‑S‑P (ang. People‑Service‑Profit – Ludzie‑Usługa‑Zysk) określa zasady leżące u podstaw każdej decyzji, polityki lub działania firmy FedEx. Nasza firma troszczy się o swoich pracowników, a oni w zamian zapewniają perfekcyjną obsługę naszych klientów, którzy z kolei nagradzają nas dochodem niezbędnym dla zabezpieczenia naszej przyszłej działalności. Najważniejszym elementem, dzięki któremu filozofia People‑Service‑Profit ma tak pozytywny wpływ na firmę, jest zamknięcie tego koła poprzez wprowadzenie zysków z powrotem do działalności i inwestowanie w naszych pracowników.

Nasza kultura

Nasz sukces w branży jest zasługą naszych pracowników. Dzięki naszej filozofii P‑S‑P stworzyliśmy środowisko pracy zachęcające członków zespołów do stosowania innowacyjnego podejścia podczas świadczenia jak najwyższej jakości usług dla naszych klientów. Troszczymy się o ich dobro i doceniamy ich wkład w działalność firmy.

Równość, równe szanse i różnorodność (EO&D)

Największym atutem FedEx są nasi pracownicy. Dlatego zobowiązujemy się do budowania zróżnicowanego, sprawiedliwego i inkluzywnego środowiska pracy, opartego na równych szansach, szacunku i uczciwym traktowaniu wszystkich osób - niezależnie od tego, kim są. Zachęcamy do aplikowania, również wtedy, gdy masz wrażenie, że Twoje doświadczenie nie w pełni odpowiada wszystkim wymaganiom zawartym w ogłoszeniu - może się bowiem okazać, że jesteś dokładnie osobą, której potrzebujemy na to lub na inne stanowisko.

Nie tolerujemy żadnych form dyskryminacji ani nękania, w tym ze względu na kolor skóry, pochodzenie etniczne, narodowość, wyznanie, płeć, wiek, informacje genetyczne, niepełnosprawność, stan cywilny, ciążę, orientację seksualną, tożsamość lub ekspresję płciową, ani jakąkolwiek inną cechę chronioną przez międzynarodowe i krajowe przepisy prawa. Zapewniamy odpowiednie dostosowania i warunki pracy, umożliwiające równy dostęp i równe traktowanie, zgodnie z obowiązującymi przepisami prawa.