Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and automated material handling solutions, delivering large-scale warehouse automation systems for some of the world’s leading brands. For decades, we’ve been redefining supply chains through innovation and cutting-edge automation technologies.
About the role
We are looking for a System Engineering Team Lead based in Lithuania to lead a team of System Engineering specialists working on integrating warehouse automation systems.
In this role, you will play a key part in developing a high-performing team while ensuring projects meet customer requirements, contractual commitments and delivery objectives. You will provide leadership, guidance and hands-on support across system integration activities, while driving engineering excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
We offer:
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Global opportunities that help you grow beyond borders.
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Environment where you work with diverse, forward-thinking, and internationally connected teams.
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Work on exciting, innovative automation projects worldwide, using industry-leading warehouse systems, intelligent software, and cutting-edge intralogistics technologies.
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Access to LinkedIn Learning platform and internal talent development programs to encourage and support your professional and personal development.
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Hybrid work model, modern workspaces available in Kaunas (Kauno Dokas) and Vilnius (SIMBIOCITY).
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Opportunity to travel internationally while supporting the role.
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Private Health Insurance
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Employer contributions to a 3rd pillar Pension Fund
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Eligibility to Annual Incentive Plan
Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-gb/about/careers/
The monthly pay range for this role is estimated to be€4500-6500gross (final compensation will be determined based on your competencies and experience).
Tasks and Qualifications:
What will you do in this role?
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Lead, mentor and support the team, fostering technical excellence, collaboration and continuous development.
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Conduct performance and development reviews for team members.
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Lead recruitment, assessment and selection of new team members.
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Lead onboarding and training activities for new team members, ensuring a smooth transition into the business.
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Coordinate resource planning and project allocation for team members, working closely with System Engineering leadership and regional stakeholders.
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Provide resource forecasting and capacity planning data using company planning tools.
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Act as a technical contributor, providing hands-on support for system integration activities when required.
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Guide and support the team in delivering projects on time, within budget and to the required quality and performance standards.
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Ensure the delivery of solutions that meet contractual, functional and throughput requirements.
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Review and support regional sales proposals to ensure compliance with company standards, including testing strategies and pre-project requirements.
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Promote the consistent application of global processes, engineering best practices and quality standards across projects.
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Drive effective issue management and project visibility through the company’s preferred tools and processes (currently Jira).
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Collaborate with System Engineering leadership and regional peers to drive standardisation and continuous improvement across the EMEA region.
What are we looking for?
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Proven experience leading technical teams within an engineering environment, with a genuine passion for people leadership and a strong track record of coaching, mentoring and developing team members.
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Technical engineering background, preferably within systems integration, automation, controls, mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
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Experience working within an industrial automation environment is highly preferred.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
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Commercial awareness, sound decision-making ability and a strong focus on quality and cost.
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Ability to balance operational priorities with longer-term planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Highly organised, thorough and detail-oriented.
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Proven ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools such as Jira.
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Full working proficiency in Lithuanian and English.
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Willingness to travel internationally for up to 50%.