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Our client, a leading international industrial company, is looking for a technically skilled and entrepreneurial Automation / Business Development Engineer to strengthen their European engineering and customer solutions team within the automotive sector.
The role combines technical project leadership, process development, and customer management — an ideal fit for an engineer with both a hands-on and strategic mindset who enjoys connecting technology with business value.
Main responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate technical projects from concept through implementation, working closely with customers, suppliers, and automation integrators.
* Design and develop application processes for automation and production line solutions used in industrial and automotive environments.
* Serve as a technical interface between engineering, production, and business stakeholders, ensuring smooth process integration and optimization.
* Work directly with line managers and process engineers to identify efficiency improvements and implement practical solutions.
* Manage relationships with suppliers and technical partners during prototype and serial production phases.
* Support technical benchmarking and product development discussions, providing insights to internal and external teams.
* Deliver technical presentations and trainings to customers and internal colleagues when needed.
Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
* Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in product development, process engineering, automation, or production environments – ideally in the automotive industry.
* Experience managing multiple technical stakeholders (customers, suppliers, integrators).
* Knowledge of automation systems, production processes, and CAD tools; experience with SPS / robot programming is a strong advantage.
* Entrepreneurial, business development-oriented mindset with strong technical curiosity.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a customer-centric approach.
* Fluent in English, and basic German skills required.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative industrial automation projects for major automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, combining technical depth with strong business exposure.