Automation Project Manager (w/m/d)

Element Logic • Friedrichshall, Europe

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Element Logic is seeking an Automation Project Manager to take on new challenges in an international environment. This role is responsible for the end-to-end technical coordination and integration of automation and material flow systems within intralogistics projects. The position ensures that all automation-related disciplines (PLC, electrical engineering, and material handling technology) are aligned and integrated, delivered on time, and meet scope and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering or comparable qualification.
• Ideally more than five years of relevant professional experience.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking and acting.
• Team player mentality.
• In-depth experience with automation and intralogistics systems, ideally in the following areas: PLC programming (e.g., Siemens TIA), Electrical engineering planning (e.g., EPLAN), Material flow systems (conveyor systems, AS/RS integration).
• Many years of experience in intralogistics with a focus on material flow, warehouse design, and process optimization.
• High quality awareness, structured and independent way of working.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, ability to effectively analyze and solve customer problems.
• Team-oriented mindset with the willingness to support colleagues and achieve common goals.
• Very good German and fluent English skills (C1).

Responsibilities

• Act as the central technical interface between engineering teams, suppliers, project management, and the customer.
• Be responsible for the technical automation scope within projects (PLC, electrical engineering, conveyor technology).
• Coordinate engineering activities and track technical milestones.
• Monitor suppliers regarding quality, delivery, and specifications.
• Support commissioning and act as an escalation point for technical issues.
• Ensure system integration across all interfaces and disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits, including insurance, pension plans, and more.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development through the Element Academy.
• Modern social benefits.
• Open company culture characterized by loyalty, security, and appreciation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior