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
About EGGER
We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.
