Senior Controls System Engineer at KUKA · Kaunas

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Make an impact

Join Swisslog's Modernization Services team and help shape the future of automation for customers across EMEA.

As a Senior Controls System Engineer, you will lead the development of lifecycle and modernization strategies for automated warehouse and intralogistics systems. Working closely with customers, engineering teams, and key stakeholders, you will assess existing automation solutions, identify improvement opportunities, and create practical roadmaps that increase system performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability.

This is a highly visible role where you'll combine technical expertise, customer consulting, and strategic thinking to help customers maximize the value of their automation investments.

What You'll Do

• Develop lifecycle and modernization roadmaps for customer sites across EMEA.
• Assess automation systems, controls architectures, hardware platforms, and software environments to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Define modernization and migration strategies that improve performance, reliability, and operational continuity while minimizing downtime.
• Translate technical assessments into customer-focused recommendations and business value.
• Present modernization concepts and lifecycle strategies to technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor on technology evolution, lifecycle planning, and investment decisions.
• Support local teams with site assessments and modernization initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for standardized modernization solutions across the installed customer base.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Account Management, Software Delivery, and Engineering teams to develop and deliver innovative modernization offerings.
• Partner with Swisslog and KUKA colleagues to share expertise, align modernization programs, and drive continuous improvement.

What you need to succeed

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, and lifecycle management within automated material handling, intralogistics, or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of PLC-based control systems, automation architectures, software platforms, and modernization approaches
• Experience developing lifecycle strategies, migration plans, and technology roadmaps.
• Background in technical consulting, customer-facing engineering, or solution development.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience working in international and cross-functional environments.
• Professional English skills and willingness to travel across EMEA.

Who you are:

• A strategic problem solver who enjoys turning complex technical challenges into practical solutions.
• A trusted advisor who builds strong customer relationships through expertise and credibility.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in international environments and enjoys working closely with Global Customer Service, engineering, and business teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Passionate about automation, innovation, and driving measurable results for customers.

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Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.

Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

Join the journey!

We´re looking forward to receiving your application!

Talent Acquisition Manager: Denise McGarrigle