Automation & Digital Systems Lead

Hayat; Başiskele; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayat is seeking a Digital Technology & System Design Executive to join its Technology Development team at the Headquarters in Kocaeli. You will lead system design and project delivery for cutting-edge automation in our consumer goods platforms.

The role covers pre-project design, simulations, stakeholder management, and PoC trials, with emphasis on mobility systems, AGVs/AMRs, storage solutions, and PLC/SCADA automation.

Qualifications

• Graduated from Electrical, Electrical-Electronics, Electronics and Communication, or Mechatronics Engineering departments.
• 5+ years of experience in similar projects, with hands-on experience in mobile systems, AGVs, AMRs, fully automated storage systems, and 2-way and 4-way shuttle racking systems.
• Experience in system automation and humanoid robot applications is preferred.
• Experience in autonomous logistics and productions processes is preferred.
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic coding, programming, and design topics such as HTML/CSS and database development is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in PLC/HMI/SCADA programming (Siemens/Rockwell preferred)
• Curious about new technologies, open to learning and research-oriented
• Possesses analytical thinking skills, solution-oriented, proactive, and detail-focused
• Strong problem-solving ability, practical, and quality-driven
• Has coordination and planning skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• No travel restrictions for domestic and international assignments
• Residing in or willing to relocate to Kocaeli.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects from start to finish in line with customer needs and project objectives.
• Manage all project stakeholders effectively and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Take an active role in system design during the pre-project phase, developing robust designs that ensure long‑term system stability.
• Conduct or coordinate offline system simulations during the system design phase to verify alignment with project objectives.
• Analyze the operational conditions in which the project will be implemented, both before and after implementation.
• Manage project feasibility assessments, implementation schedules, resource planning, regular project meetings, and project team coordination.
• Research the most reliable available technologies and implement the selected solutions in projects.
• Lead on-site proof-of-concept (PoC) trials for innovative solutions and implement them in projects based on the results.
• Support project teams as a team member where needed, contributing technical expertise to project activities.

Skills

Mobile systems

AGVs/AMRs

Automated storage

Shuttle racking

Automation concepts

AI tools (Claude)

HTML/CSS basics

Database basics

Analytical thinking

Project planning

Stakeholder coordination

Strong communication

Education

Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens/Rockwell PLC ( PLC/HMI/SCADA )

Job description

Hayat is seeking a Digital Technology & System Design Executive to join its Technology Development team at the Headquarters in Kocaeli. You will lead system design and project delivery for cutting-edge automation in our consumer goods platforms.

The role covers pre-project design, simulations, stakeholder management, and PoC trials, with emphasis on mobility systems, AGVs/AMRs, storage solutions, and PLC/SCADA automation.