As a System Engineer at TAL, you will be responsible or the technical definition, design and successful execution of automated intralogistics projects throughout both the pre-contract and execution phases.
Acting as the technical expert, the Systems Engineer works closely with Sales, Project Management, customers and suppliers to develop innovative, cost-effective and technically robust solutions.
This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Madrid.
System Engineer - Mid/Senior
Madrid
Full-time
Permanent employee
Teaser
Your impact
SALES
- Analyze customer operational and logistics data to develop optimized automation solutions.
- Perform system simulations to validate proposed designs.
- Design automated systems using CAD and engineering tools.
- Develop technical concepts that balance performance, cost and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Sales teams to prepare competitive technical proposals.
- Support supplier selection and technical evaluations.
- Prepare execution strategies, project plans and Gantt schedules.
- Validate the overall solution considering technical design, suppliers, execution plan and financial viability.
- Act as the technical expert during customer presentations and solution reviews.
- Validate engineering documentation before manufacturing and implementation.
- Lead the preparation and presentation of Functional Specification Documents (FSDs).
- Coordinate technical activities between engineering, suppliers and project teams.
- Ensure technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support installation, commissioning and system go-live.
- Provide technical guidance during testing, validation and acceptance phases.
What makes you a great fit?
The Systems Engineer is expected to have a strong understanding of warehouse automation technologies and intralogistics solutions, including:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Automated Material Handling Systems (AMH)
- Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
- AutoStore systems
- Pallet Shuttle solutions
- Conveyor systems
- Crossbelt Sorters
- High-speed Sortation Systems
- Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)
- Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
- PLC-controlled automation systems
- Logistics simulations and material flow analysis
- Mechanical and electrical system design
- Installation and commissioning procedures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent understanding of warehouse automation and material handling systems.
- Ability to transform customer requirements into optimized technical solutions.
- Experience with CAD software and engineering design tools.
- Knowledge of logistics simulations and data analysis.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional and international teams.
- Financial and commercial awareness.
- Strong project planning and organizational skills.
- Fluent English (additional European languages are a plus).
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Customer-focused and able to influence through technical expertise.
- Data-driven and analytical.
- Innovative and continuously looking for new technologies and solutions.
- Collaborative and easy to work with across international teams.
- Entrepreneurial and proactive.
- Accountable and results-oriented.
- Resilient under pressure.
- Resourceful and decisive when solving problems.
- Ambitious with a strong desire to succeed.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- Willing to travel extensively across Europe.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in intralogistics, warehouse automation, material handling systems or industrial automation.
- Experience working in engineering, systems design or solution development roles.
- Experience with international projects is considered an advantage.
About us
Shape the future of intelligent warehousing.
At Toyota Automated Logistics (TAL), you help shape the future of intelligent warehousing. As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we are a global partner for integrated warehouse automation. Founded in April 2026, we bring together the strengths of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s Warehousing business, and viastore under one brand.Together, we form an integrated automation hub delivering scalable systems, intelligent software, and lifecycle services to customers around the world. Our ambition is clear: to set industry standards and shape the future of intralogistics.