Contract Logistics Automation Engineer, Asia Pacific ML-NN

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne + Nagel is seeking a Contract Logistics Automation Engineer to enhance supply chain performance across Asia Pacific. This high-impact role involves designing innovative automation solutions, managing partnerships, and ensuring quality compliance in logistics operations. Your technical expertise will significantly shape the efficiency of warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of automation technologies and logistics.
• Experience in managing large-scale automation projects.
• Ability to lead testing and ensure quality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize automation solutions for logistics.
• Manage the technical build phase and oversee system integrators.
• Lead testing phases and ensure adherence to specifications.

Skills

Technical Design

Automation Solutions

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Automation Engineer, Asia Pacific at Kuehne+Nagel, your work will directly shape the future of supply chain performance in one of the world’s most dynamic regions—delivering smarter, faster, and more sustainable logistics solutions. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

Step into a high-impact role where innovation meets execution. As a Contract Logistics Automation Engineer, Asia Pacific, you’ll be at the forefront of designing, deploying, and optimizing automation solutions that transform warehouse operations across the Asia Pacific.

How you create impact

Your primary objective is to be the subject matter expert in the project on the technical design and to lead the technical realization of the automation. As an Automation Engineer in the region, you will work with internal and external stakeholders, focusing on key objectives.

What we would like you to bring

• Challenge and enhance the technical layout of automated solutions, including maintainability, redundancy, and material selection.
• Manage the building phase of automation projects, ensuring quality, adherence to timelines, and specification compliance.
• Lead technical and availability testing, including component acceptance and preliminary acceptance tests.
• Act as a business partner to regional and country teams, addressing technical customer queries and constructively challenging the status quo.
• Manage partnerships with key vendors across the region to optimize costs and lead times.
• Guide teams on solution costing, including spare parts, wear and tear, and maintenance planning.
• Approve technical drawings with a focus on maintainability, specifications, logistics concepts, and ergonomics.
• Oversee system integrators during the build phase, ensuring alignment with logistics concepts and technical standards.
• Manage technical adjustments during the build and launch phases to ensure smooth implementation.
• Test and approve technical reports, including availability metrics and system performance.
• Lead the availability tests and resolve technical issues during launch and stabilization phases.
• Define and document best practices within areas of technical expertise.
• Identify and formulate future needs and requirements for technical solutions.
• Support the development of others by training team members and trainers on engineering practices and market knowledge.
• Ensure high standards of compliance and continuous improvement across all technical activities.

What's in it for you

As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams, including people with disabilities. We believe you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions, or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.