Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Location
- Cologne
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Job Field
- IT, DevOps, Embedded
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you design tailored automation solutions, optimize material flows, and coordinate implementation through to commissioning and training at the customer's site.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As Project Engineer Automation, you are responsible for the technical documentation supporting a customer solution. You inspect the actual site, translate material flows into a feasible AGV or AMR concept, confirm feasibility with the factory in China, prepare the technical project scope, commission the system, and demonstrate that it meets the agreed acceptance criteria.
- Conduct site surveys and translate customer processes, material flows and site conditions into clear layouts, requirements and technical concepts.
- Define AGV and AMR solutions within EP's product capabilities, identifying technical dependencies, limitations and gaps early.
- Coordinate with EP's factory and technical specialists in China to confirm feasibility and resolve technical questions.
- Prepare the technical scope for proposals and implementation, including equipment, interfaces, customer prerequisites, responsibilities and acceptance criteria.
- Install, configure, commission and optimise automation solutions at customer sites, troubleshooting vehicles, software, networks and interfaces as required.
- Manage testing, documentation, customer training and handover to After Sales, while feeding field experience back to Engineering and the factory for continuous improvement.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- A technical degree, qualification or equivalent practical experience in automation, robotics, engineering, computer science, logistics technology or a related field.
Qualifications
- A structured and practical approach to troubleshooting, measurement and documentation, with the ability to communicate technical requirements and limitations clearly.
- Knowledge of areas such as fleet/robot control, WMS/WCS interfaces, industrial networks, sensors/LiDAR, PLCs or digital mapping is an advantage.
- Professional fluency in English and Mandarin; German is a plus.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Europe, including longer on-site project phases and occasional visits to China.
Experience
- Hands-on experience in industrial automation, commissioning, robotics, AGV/AMR systems, material handling or systems integration.
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What we offer
- At EP, you work close to the product and close to the customer. You can move directly between the European delivery team, the factory in China, the dealer network and the people operating the system every day.
- That creates fast learning and real responsibility.
- You will start with more repeatable X-Pace projects and develop toward increasingly complex Intelligent Product solutions.
- Four-eyes reviews, documented handovers and engineer rotation help the team share knowledge and give you a clear development path.
- Modern working environment: An attractive location in Cologne Mülheim that is both easily accessible and inspiring.
- Start-up flair: A company that thinks innovatively and at the same time has a stable market position - you can grow with us!
- International team: Work in a multicultural team with colleagues from more than 12 countries.
- Karrierechancen: Wir bieten Ihnen die Möglichkeit, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und sich sowohl persönlich als auch fachlich weiterzuentwickeln.
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About Your Employer
EP Equipment Germany GmbH
EP Equipment Germany GmbH, based in Cologne, is an internationally active manufacturer providing innovative solutions in the field of storage and transport technology. The company offers a wide range of electric industrial trucks and provides comprehensive service, financing, and rental options for customers worldwide. Since its founding in 2007, EP Equipment has positioned itself as a leading provider in material flow technology.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Industry
- Industry, Production
Project Engineer Automation
- Location
- Cologne
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
