Intralogistics Automation Architect

HAVI Belgium; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HAVI is seeking an Automated Intralogistics Systems Expert for our Azambuja/Lisboa office. The role leads end-to-end planning, design, and implementation of automated intralogistics solutions for new and existing distribution centers, balancing local requirements with global standards.

You will develop automation concepts, plan and realize projects, and coordinate with suppliers, IT teams, and operations to ensure safe, scalable, and high-availability systems across warehouses.

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.
• Broad technical understanding of mechanical equipment, controls, electrical systems, safety systems, interfaces, and warehouse software environments such as WMS and WCS.

Responsibilities

• Automation Concept & Technical Design for intralogistics.
• Analyze current and future operational processes, material flows, throughput requirements, storage needs, and site constraints.
• Develop and evaluate automation concepts using ASRS, AMRs, AGVs, shuttle systems, conveyors, sortation, goods-to-person, robotics, and other technologies.
• Translate requirements into functional specifications and operating concepts.
• Lead automation projects from feasibility through design, installation, testing, commissioning, ramp-up and stabilization.
• Coordinate system integrators, equipment suppliers, and IT teams.
• Manage risks, design changes, and project documentation; handover to operations.
• Develop warehouse layouts and facility concepts for optimized material flow and automation performance.
• Ensure integration with WMS/WCS and alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

International travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree (Automation/Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/L Logistics)

Tools

WMS

WCS

Job description

HAVI is seeking an Automated Intralogistics Systems Expert for our Azambuja/Lisboa office. The role leads end-to-end planning, design, and implementation of automated intralogistics solutions for new and existing distribution centers, balancing local requirements with global standards.

You will develop automation concepts, plan and realize projects, and coordinate with suppliers, IT teams, and operations to ensure safe, scalable, and high-availability systems across warehouses.