Automated Warehouse Specialist

Job Description

• Job ID: 353893

• Date posted: 07/07/2026

Your responsibilities

We are looking for an Automated Warehouse Specialist within the Facility Management team to ensure the reliable and efficient performance of automated warehouse system. Acting as the on-site technical expert, you will support operations, collaborate with vendors, and drive continuous improvement to maximize system uptime and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of automated warehouse systems by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and minimizing system downtime.
• Provide technical support for automation equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and control systems, and perform root cause analysis to resolve recurring problems.
• Coordinate and support preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and system reliability.
• Act as the technical interface between Facility Management, Operations, IT teams, and external automation suppliers to ensure effective issue resolution and continuous system improvement.
• Monitor automation system KPIs, analyze performance data, and implement improvement actions to increase operational efficiency.
• Maintain technical documentation, system records, maintenance logs, and spare parts management processes.
• Support the implementation of system upgrades, technical modifications, and new automation solutions.
• Share technical knowledge, support team competence development, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Why we will love you

• Degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent technical experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in automation, logistics, or industrial environments.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on automation experience.





Why working in IKEA is so much more than a job?

We're a company that cares about the lives of our co-workers. It's important for us that you feel respected, acknowledged, and included. No matter what position we hold at IKEA, you'll have a variety of benefits. Here are just some of them:

• We will provide you a fair and attractive salary, support you financially with transportation and meal allowance and you will always have cooked meals (meat or veggie) in our co-worker restaurant and free refreshments (coffee, juices, fruit)
• We know that your free time is important so you will get each year a holiday voucher.
• Is there an additional room you would like to refurbish? As an IKEA co-worker, you have discounts on all our products.
• We believe that each of us contributes to reaching (and exceeding) our goals. That's the idea behind our unique, performance-driven bonus program: One IKEA Bonus. It rewards us for improving our business – together!
• Your health and well-being are our top priorities, so we provide you private medical subscription and life insurance We understand that everyone needs help with life challenges and daily demands from time to time. We offer you 24/7 support from external experts if needed with work, personal and emotional issues, or you need legal or financial advice.
• There are many opportunities to grow so we will arrange you with a wide offer of online training using our learning platform and if you want to change your career or position, you don't need to change company to change jobs – we have many opportunities and examples of our co-workers changing position, location or even country.
IKEA is all about people, and our team make sure to bring the best people on board to keep our strong spirit of togetherness. We believe that different experiences and backgrounds collectively make us wiser and stronger, and we ensure that our co-workers bloom into their best selves as they contribute to our business.