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Mandarin speaking Project Engineer Automation AGV and AMR (all gender)

EP Equipment


Job Location:

Köln - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (26 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your responsibilities
As Project Engineer Automation you are responsible for the technical evidence behind a customer solution. You inspect the real site translate material flows into a workable AGV or AMR concept confirm feasibility with the factory in China prepare the technical project scope commission the system and prove that it meets the agreed acceptance criteria. This is a hands-on delivery role. During implementation you may work mainly at one customer site for several weeks. You will be paired with an Automation Project Coordinator who controls the plan documents decisions and changes so that you can focus on making the solution work and proving that it works.

What you wil own
  • Conduct site surveys and translate customer processes material flows and site conditions into clear layouts requirements and technical concepts.
  • Define AGV and AMR solutions within EPs product capabilities identifying technical dependencies limitations and gaps early.
  • Coordinate with EPs factory and technical specialists in China to confirm feasibility and resolve technical questions.
  • Prepare the technical scope for proposals and implementation including equipment interfaces customer prerequisites responsibilities and acceptance criteria.
  • Install configure commission and optimise automation solutions at customer sites troubleshooting vehicles software networks and interfaces as required.
  • Manage testing documentation customer training and handover to After Sales while feeding field experience back to Engineering and the factory for continuous improvement.

What success looks like

  • The solution sold to the customer is supported by accurate site data written feasibility and clear technical limits.
  • Commissioning starts with the required inputs and test cases ready issues are diagnosed from evidence and changes are documented instead of being absorbed informally.
  • The customer can accept the system against agreed criteria and After Sales receives a configuration and evidence package it can support.

Your profile
  • A technical degree qualification or equivalent practical experience in automation robotics engineering computer science logistics technology or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience inindustrial automation commissioning robotics AGV/AMR systems material handling or systems integration.
  • Astructured and practical approach to troubleshooting measurement and documentation with the ability to communicate technical requirements and limitations clearly.
  • Knowledge of areas such asfleet/robot control WMS/WCS interfaces industrial networks sensors/LiDAR PLCs or digital mapping is an advantage.
  • Professional fluency in English and Mandarin; German is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across Europe including longer on-site project phases and occasional visits to China.
Why us
At EP you work close to the product and close to the customer. You can move directly between the European delivery team the factory in China the dealer network and the people operating the system every day. That creates fast learning and real responsibility. You will start with more repeatable X-Pace projects and develop toward increasingly complex Intelligent Product solutions. Four-eyes reviews documented handovers and engineer rotation help the team share knowledge and give you a clear development path. Modern working environment: An attractive location in Cologne Mülheim that is both easily accessible and inspiring.
  • Start-up flair: A company that thinks innovatively and at the same time has a stable market position - you can grow with us!
  • International team: Work in a multicultural team with colleagues from more than 12 countries.
  • Career opportunities: We offer you the opportunity to take on responsibility and develop both personally and professionally.
Get in contact with EP
EP Equipment Schanzenstr.Cologne
About us
At EP Equipment we dont just manufacture electric pallet trucks and forkliftswere revolutionizing the industry! Our startup spirit combined with our global strength allows us to deliver exceptional solutions to customers worldwide through a powerful network of partners. Innovation isnt just a goalits part of our daily operations. Agile working isnt a buzzword here; its embedded in our DNA.

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