Material Flow Automation Expert (f/m/d)

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 EUR 72,000 is envisaged on a full-time basis, with the possibility of overpayment depending on your qualifications and professional experience.

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Your contact person

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

About us

Wir machen mehr aus Holz. Mit rund 12.000 Mitarbeitende weltweit - mit viel Leidenschaft, familiären Werten und innovativem Geist. So entstehen Produkte für den Möbel- und Innenausbau, den konstruktiven Holzbau sowie Laminatfußböden. Dabei sind wir stets in Bewegung und entwickeln uns weiter. Wir fertigen neue Produkte, erschließen neue Märkte und schaffen so Perspektiven für alle, die bei uns arbeiten. Wir machen mehr aus Holz. Mit rund 12.000 Mitarbeitende weltweit - mit viel Leidenschaft, familiären Werten und innovativem Geist. So entstehen Produkte für den Möbel- und Innenausbau, den konstruktiven Holzbau sowie Laminatfußböden. Dabei sind wir stets in Bewegung und entwickeln uns weiter. Wir fertigen neue Produkte, erschließen neue Märkte und schaffen so Perspektiven für alle, die bei uns arbeiten.

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