Senior IT Specialist for Automation Systems

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior IT Specialist for Automation Systems

• Focus: Secure operation of automated logistics sites (IT + automation)

• Work mode: Full-time (unbefristed)

Description

Ensure the reliable operation of production-critical material flow and warehouse management systems in a highly automated logistics environment. You will analyze and resolve incidents, coordinate internal teams and external partners, and support IT/automation projects from testing through changes, commissioning, and productive go-lives. You will also monitor and optimize systems and interfaces and contribute to application management and on-call support.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee production-critical material flow and warehouse management systems

• Analyze, process, and permanently resolve disruptions; document solutions

• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external service providers, software vendors, and equipment manufacturers

• Support IT and automation projects (testing, changes, commissioning, and go-lives)

• Monitor, analyze, and optimize systems, interfaces, and logistics process flows

• Develop monitoring, support, and operations processes to ensure stable equipment operation

• Participate in site-spanning application management

• Take part in scheduled on-call duty to ensure system availability

Requirements

• Completed degree or training in IT, automation engineering, computer science, or a comparable qualification

• Multi-year experience supporting production-critical IT, automation, material flow, or warehouse management systems

• Knowledge of incident, problem, and change management; structured analysis of technical faults

• Basic knowledge of server operations, network engineering, databases, and SQL

• Experience with Windows and Linux; monitoring and log analysis tools are a plus

• Desirable knowledge in conveyor technology, robotics, autonomous transport systems, or industrial controls

• Fluent German and good English (spoken and written)

• Willingness to participate in scheduled on-call duty

• Analytical thinking, responsibility, and structured, solution-oriented work

• Communication skills, reliability, and enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

• Unbefristed employment and attractive compensation

• Individual development and career opportunities

• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training

• Employee benefits and discounts

• Company bike leasing

• Stock program (myShares)

• Company pension plan

• Employer contributions for savings plans (vermögenswirksame Leistungen)

• Free on-site parking

• Diversity and inclusion commitment