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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Automation Engineer - Warehouse Automation - **Company:** Loom Talent - **Location:** Roosendaal, Netherlands - **Salary:** €3,800.0 - €5,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, OPC Unified Architecture, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Warehouse Management Systems, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5875448725 ## About the Role * Business Analysis with strong automation or warehouse technology exposure * Experience delivering technical or automation projects * Strong understanding of warehouse processes * Ability to operate comfortably between IT, technology suppliers and warehouse operations, translating operational requirements into practical technical solutions. * Structured and proactive, with the ability to drive projects through to completion. * Understanding of system integration and data flows * A hands-on and structured approach to problem solving * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * English is essential, with Dutch preferred. Spanish would be an additional advantage. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond traditional IT project management or business analysis and develop deeper expertise in warehouse automation, WCS/WES and logistics technology. The role offers exposure to major automation projects, international stakeholders and the opportunity to have a direct impact on how automated warehouse operations are designed and implemented. ## Description As an IT Automation Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering new warehouse automation projects, acting as the link between warehouse operations, automation suppliers and internal IT teams. This is a hands-on, project-focused position where you'll be involved from the initial requirements and solution design through to implementation, testing, commissioning and go-live. You'll work with technologies including AutoStore, robotics, conveyors and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), helping ensure that automation, WMS and IT systems work together effectively. The Role * Gather requirements from warehouse operations and understand where automation can add value * Translate operational requirements into functional and technical specifications * Work with automation suppliers to develop and deliver solutions * Act as the key link between operations, IT, WMS teams and automation suppliers * Support the design and implementation of new automation projects * Coordinate project milestones, deliverables and technical issues * Work hands-on with implementation teams during installation, testing and commissioning * Support system integration between WMS, WCS, PLCs, conveyors and automation equipment * Facilitate technical workshops and project meetings * Monitor project progress and provide updates to management * Troubleshoot complex technical issues and coordinate supplier support * Support post-implementation reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement * Document processes, lessons learned and best practices for future automation projects The Technology You'll be working around a range of warehouse automation and IT technologies, including: * AutoStore * Warehouse Control Systems (WCS/WES) * Robotics and automated picking * Conveyors and material-handling systems * PLCs * WMS platforms * APIs and system integrations * TCP/IP * OPC-UA * Profinet ## Related Videos - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) ## Related Articles - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)