Site & Commissioning Engineer (m/f/d)

Kardex; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term prospects

Onboarding and training

Flexible working hours

Travel to customers

Health programs

Pension plan

Job summary

Kardex Group, a global leader in dynamic storage systems, is seeking a Site & Commissioning Engineer for its AutoStore team in EMEA. You will travel to customer sites from a home office, lead on-site installations, and ensure safe, on-time commissioning with close collaboration with project teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities include site management, configuring AutoStore components, testing, go-live support, and training customer operators.

Qualifications

• Completed electrotechnical training or equivalent certification.
• Experience in site or project management of automation systems.
• Knowledge of AutoStore, CAN bus, PLC and safety regulations desirable.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site installation and commissioning of AutoStore systems.
• Coordinate with project teams, customers and suppliers.
• Configure components, run tests and support go-live activities.
• Train customer operators and provide on-site support.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer orientation

Self-driven

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

Electrotechnical training

Bachelor's degree (plus)

Tools

AutoStore

CAN bus

PLC

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The Kardex Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of dynamic storage, retrieval and distribution systems. Our more than 3,000 employees worldwide develop and manufacture logistics solutions that are used in many different sectors such as industrial manufacturing, retail and administration.Kardex AutoStore is a global leader in high-speed Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)—boosting storage capacity by up to four times. Trusted worldwide, our cutting-edge technology strengthens Kardex’s portfolio of advanced intralogistics solutions, helping businesses achieve smarter, faster, and more efficient order fulfillment.

We are growing and looking for a Site & Commissioning Engineer to join our AutoStore team in EMEA

.You start your day from your home office and drive to the customer’s sites. We provide you with a company car, also for private use.

Your tasks

As a Site & Commissioning Engineer, you ensure the safe, efficient, and on‑time installation and commissioning of AutoStore systems at customer sites. You act as the on‑site representative of Kardex , working closely with the project team, customers, and suppliers to deliver high‑quality, to‑specification installations.

You combine site‑management responsibility with technical commissioning expertise , ensuring smooth execution from installation to go‑live.

On‑Site Management

• Act as the on‑site representative of Kardex throughout installation and commissioning
• Prepare, organize, and manage multiple installation sites
• Coordinate material deliveries, track supplies, and maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Lead daily progress reporting and participate in customer and supplier meetings
• Manage subcontractors and ensure adherence to Kardex and customer standards

Technical Commissioning

• Configure AutoStore components, controllers, and IT/hardware systems
• Monitor initial container storage and system ramp‑up
• Perform component tests, system tests, performance tests, and acceptance procedures
• Support go‑live activities and customer handover
• Troubleshoot and resolve system malfunctions together with service teams

Customer Interaction & Training

• Train customer operators and service personnel
• Provide on‑site support during installation, commissioning, and early operations
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and professional communication

Contribution to the Organization

• Support specification phases and realization strategies
• Contribute to improving processes, templates, and tools
• Embrace a startup‑like environment within a growing business unit

Your profile

• Completed training in an electrotechnical profession (e.g., electrician, mechatronics technician, industrial electrician)
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Knowledge of AutoStore, CAN bus, PLC, and safety regulations desirable
• Strong communication skills and customer orientation
• Ability to use AutoCAD, MS Office, and similar tools
• Solid experience in site or project management of automation systems
• Proven track record of successfully delivered projects
• Experience working in construction‑like project environments

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel across the EMEA region
• Fluency in English, local language such as Spanish, Portuguese, French highly welcomed
• Self‑driven, structured, and quality‑focused
• Ability to build strong working relationships across teams

What We Offer

• Long‑term prospects: A secure position in a growing international company, exciting development opportunities, and varied tasks in a future‑oriented environment
• Valuable support: Great team spirit, thorough onboarding, and extensive training opportunities at our Academy in Bellheim and online
• Tangible benefits: Flexible working hours, mobile working options, travel to customers, and annual vacation due to the specific country regulation.
• Recognition: Attractive compensation, pension plan, and insured benefits
• Extras: Corporate benefits, company and team events, and health programs
• AutoStore advantage: Enjoy the dynamic startup flair within the Kardex AS Solutions business unit combined with the stability of a renowned company