Material Flow Automation Expert (f/m/d)

Drive the planning, concept development, and continuous improvement of material flow automation at EGGER – and implement innovative intralogistics solutions across our international production network.

City: SJO   Contract type:  Full-time     Job-Code:  6969   Department: Corporate Engineering

Your responsibilities

• Drive automation concepts & projects: You develop and implement innovative solutions for material flow automation (e.g., conveyor systems, automated warehouses, automatic guided vehicles, packaging lines, industrial robots) from concept to realization
• Analyze requirements & design solutions: You collect and structure project requirements, processes, and data, and translate them into technical specifications, concepts, and feasible solution proposals
• Act as central expert & sparring partner: You serve as the key contact for material flow automation within Corporate Engineering and act as a trusted sparring partner for local project managers
• Coordinate stakeholders & planning phase: You coordinate internal interfaces (e.g., Corporate Engineering, IT, competence centers, local technical teams) and external partners, ensuring smooth collaboration throughout the planning phase
• Support implementation & optimization: You support local project teams during implementation and continuously optimize existing automation systems across plants
• Contribute to project evaluation: You support project management with budget estimates, concept evaluations, and decision-making foundations

What we are looking for

• Technical education (e.g., automation technology, mechatronics, mechanical or electrical engineering, industrial engineering) or comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
• Several years of experience in automation, intralogistics, plant engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex processes into practical technical solutions
• Structured, solution-oriented working style with a high level of ownership, persistence, and strong communication skills
• Experience with CAD tools and a solid understanding of warehouse management, material flow, or manufacturing execution systems; project experience is an advantage
• Fluent English is required, German is an advantage, combined with a willingness to travel internationally (approx. 10–20%)

What we offer

Diverse tasks in a family-owned company with flat hierarchies and a warm working environment. Additionally, we value diversity and therefore welcome applications from all individuals. For this position, a yearly gross salary of € 72,000 is envisaged on a full-time basis, with the possibility of overpayment depending on your qualifications and professional experience.

Your contact person

Stefan Aufschnaiter, T +43 50 600 11106, HR Department