Automation Lead: Intralogistics & Warehouse Systems

HAVI België; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HAVI is seeking an Automated Intralogistics Systems Expert to lead end-to-end automation projects for our Lisbon operations. The role combines deep technical design with strong operational focus to develop scalable, reliable concepts that fit local needs while aligning with global standards.

The successful candidate will spearhead feasibility, concept development, tendering, and implementation, coordinating with IT, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, with readiness for international travel

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in planning and delivering automated warehouse or intralogistics projects.
• Proven hands-on experience with automated intralogistics systems, including concept development, implementation, commissioning, ramp-up, and stabilization.
• Broad technical understanding of mechanical equipment, controls, electrical systems, safety systems, interfaces, and warehouse software environments such as WMS and WCS.
• Strong ability to review layouts, specifications, technical proposals, test plans, performance data, and supplier documentation.
• Strong project, vendor, and stakeholder management skills in international and cross-functional environments.
• Fluent English (written and spoken), strong communication skills, and readiness for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from feasibility assessment and concept development through tendering, detailed design, installation, testing, commissioning, ramp-up, and stabilization.
• Coordinate system integrators, equipment suppliers, consultants, construction partners, IT teams, maintenance and local operations.
• Develop warehouse layouts and facility concepts that optimize material flow, space utilization, process efficiency, and automation performance.
• Define storage systems, equipment requirements, process flows, operational interfaces, and infrastructure requirements.
• Plan training, maintenance concepts, spare parts strategies, hyper-care and operational handover.

Skills

Fluent English

International travel readiness

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Automation Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Industrial Engineering

Logistics Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Tools

WMS

WCS

Controls systems

Job description

HAVI is seeking an Automated Intralogistics Systems Expert to lead end-to-end automation projects for our Lisbon operations. The role combines deep technical design with strong operational focus to develop scalable, reliable concepts that fit local needs while aligning with global standards.

The successful candidate will spearhead feasibility, concept development, tendering, and implementation, coordinating with IT, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, with readiness for international travel