The posting
Automation is an innovative engineering company specialising in solutions for low-voltage electrical power and data centre facilities. As a centre of expertise, we develop and implement bespoke solutions in collaboration with our clients.
With over 80 colleagues, we have the expertise and experience to deliver high-quality, future-proof applications. And we’re continuing to grow!
To further support our growth, we are looking for a Test Engineer who wants to help build reliable and high-performance power and data centre solutions.
Your impact as a Component Manager
As a Component Manager you are responsible for the end-to-end ownership, standardisation, and optimisation of components within our power and data centre solutions.
The role ensures that all components are standardized, cost-efficient, available, and future-proof across their full lifecycle. Given the importance of scalability, speed, and cost control, this position is inherently strategic, bridging engineering, supply chain, procurement, and the business objectives.
Your responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
Component Strategy & Lifecycle Management. You will need to, among other things,
- create and maintain the component masterdata in the ERP system
- own the full lifecycle and will develop and maintain component roadmaps aligned with product strategy
- ensure components are scalable and reusable across product lines
- co-define, -select, and -approve components
Risk & Performance Management
- by monitoring reliability, performance, and compliance of all components
- by proactively manage risks related to lead times, obsolescence and single sourcing
Supplier & Market Alignment by acting as the technical counterpart to Procurement in supplier discussions
In addition you will:
- Be the liaison to Engineering
- Callaborate Cross-Functional by acting as the key interface between Engineering and procurement and by supporting other teams
- You have a master’s degree (or a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years expercience), preferably in electro-mechanics
- You have: Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical components, preferably within power and data centre environments Solid grasp of system-level impact of component decisions Knowledgeable with modular product architectures and scalable design principles
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
- Experience contributing to commercial offers and margin optimisation
- Basic knowledge of Python or scripting;
- Language skills: French, Dutch and English.
What do we offer?
You’ll be joining a rapidly growing company with a flat organisational structure. This offers you the chance to develop alongside us. You’ll be surrounded by enterprising colleagues who are willing to go the extra mile. In this way, we provide the best service to our customers and keep our knowledge constantly up to date.
Of course, we also prioritise a healthy work-life balance. Finally, we offer you an attractive salary supplemented by extra-legal benefits.
Are you the missing link we’re looking for?
Let us know via the ‘Apply’ button. We look forward to receiving your CV!
