Logistics Automation Consultant Netherlands (m/f/d)

Logistics Automation Consultant Netherlands (m/f/d)

Join Groenewout | a member of EPG, as a Logistics Automation Consultant (m/f/d), where you will play a pivotal role in guiding customers through the design and implementation of logistics automation projects, from the initial tender to the go-live phase. With a foundation in mechanical engineering and a strong passion for logistics, you will manage the functional design and execution of AS/RS systems, AutoStore solutions, conveyor systems, and packaging lines, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to operation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of logistics automation projects with various suppliers as an implementation specialist.
• Translate conceptual designs and feasibility studies into detailed engineering plans.
• Coordinate with suppliers, IT teams, and operational staff to ensure alignment on system specifications and integration.
• Develop and document test plans and acceptance criteria for automated solutions.
• Oversee and execute system testing, including Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), technical availability tests, stress tests, and operational ramp-up.
• Provide hands-on support during implementation, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing system performance.
• Ensure system compliance with safety regulations.
• Conceptually design logistics warehouses as part of feasibility studies, translating requirements into effective layout and process solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• A degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with implementing automated logistics solutions, such as shuttles, AutoStore, conveyors, and packaging lines.
• Responsibility-taking attitude.
• Strong affinity with logistics and warehouse automation.
• Hands-on experience with tender processes, supplier coordination, and system testing.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficiency with SketchUp and AutoCAD for layout visualization.