Intralogistics Warehouse Automation

Job description

Senior Lead – Application Developer & Project Manager (Intralogistics & Warehouse Automation) Summary We are looking for a Senior Lead – Application Developer & Project Manager with 10–15 years of experience to lead the design, development, and delivery of intralogistics and warehouse automation solutions. This role combines hands-on application development, system integration, and end-to-end project ownership for automated warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing logistics environments. Key Responsibilities – Intralogistics & Automation Application Leadership • Lead the design and development of automation applications for AS/RS, conveyors, sortation systems, pallet and case handling solutions, AGVs/AMRs, and goods-to-person systems. • Define application architecture integrating WMS, WCS, PLCs and material handling equipment. • Lead development of routing, sequencing, task allocation, exception handling, and recovery logic. • Integrate warehouse automation systems with WMS, ERP, MES, and host systems. • Oversee system testing, simulation, tuning, and performance optimization for throughput and reliability. • Support commissioning, go-live, and stabilization of warehouse automation systems. Key Responsibilities – Project & Delivery Management • Own end-to-end project delivery from requirements definition through commissioning and operational handover. • Define project scope, schedules, milestones, budgets, and delivery plans. • Lead cross-functional teams including software, controls, mechanical, electrical, IT, and operations. • Act as the primary technical interface with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders. • Manage project risks, dependencies, and change requests. • Drive FAT, SAT, operational readiness, and final acceptance activities. Required Skills & Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in intralogistics or warehouse automation systems. • Strong understanding of warehouse processes, material flow, and logistics operations. • Experience with WMS/WCS architecture and integration. • Hands-on experience integrating PLC-based systems (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, etc.). • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, or Modbus. • Proven experience delivering complex warehouse automation projects. Preferred / Good to Have • Experience with high-throughput distribution centers or e-commerce fulfillment centers. • Exposure to simulation, digital twins or throughput modeling. • Experience integrating vision, barcode, RFID, dimensioning or weighing systems. • PMP / Scrum or equivalent project management certification. • Willingness to travel for project execution and site commissioning.