About IKEA Industry
IKEA Industry, part of Inter IKEA Group, is the world’s largest producer of wooden furniture and an integrated part of the IKEA value chain. We operate 38 production units across Poland, Slovakia, Portugal, Sweden, Lithuania, China and Hungary, covering forestry, board production, components and furniture manufacturing.
Within IKEA Industry, the Automation Development department develops, validates and implements world-class automation and robotics solutions that strengthen long-term competitive advantage. The team collaborates with factories, technology suppliers, product engineers and research institutions across the entire automation lifecycle — from feasibility and development to installation, ramp-up and continuous improvement.
We are now looking for a Project Engineer to join the Automation Development team.
Job DescriptionAbout the Role
As a Project Engineer, you will support the execution of automation development projects across IKEA Industry factories. Your responsibilities will include project coordination, documentation preparation, technical follow-up, and supporting installations and commissioning of automation systems.
The role is based at the Manufacturing Development Center (MDC) in Zbąszyń, where interdisciplinary engineering teams co-create innovative production technologies for IKEA Industry.
Location: Manufacturing Development Center (MDC), Zbąszyń
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate project activities within automation and robotics development initiatives.
- Support project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting.
- Prepare and review technical documentation, layouts, process descriptions and risk assessments.
- Work closely with Automation Engineers, Robotics Engineers, product development and factory teams.
- Support on-site installation, commissioning, testing and ramp-up of automation solutions.
- Facilitate communication with vendors, system integrators and internal stakeholders.
- Identify deviations, risks and support corrective and preventive actions.
- Support knowledge sharing, lessons learned and development of engineering standards.
Qualifications
Required competencies:
- Engineering background (automation, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, production engineering or similar).
- Understanding of industrial automation, robotics, sensors, actuators and production processes.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
- Experience supporting engineering or technology implementation projects.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Analytical and structured approach to problem solving.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in multicultural environments.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
Travel Requirements – Critical to Understand
Business travel is a fundamental and dominant part of this role. Project execution within Automation Development requires continuous on-site presence in IKEA Industry factories across Europe.
Approximately 80% of total working time is spent in delegations, supporting development, installation, validation and optimization of automation solutions directly on the production floor.
This is a travel-intensive position, designed for candidates who feel comfortable working predominantly at factory sites rather than at the MDC office environment.
Additional InformationWhat We Offer
- Work in one of the most advanced automation development environments in IKEA Industry.
- Participation in high-impact automation and robotics projects across multiple countries.
- Collaboration with international engineering experts, production sites and technology partners.
- A role in a values-driven organization promoting innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
- Hybrid working model aligned with project requirements
Apply Now
If this opportunity inspires you, we look forward to your application in English.
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What We Do
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment.
The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers.
The IKEA retail business is operated through a franchise system. Today, 12 different groups of companies market and sell the IKEA product range under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
Any jobs published on this page are offered by different companies operating under the IKEA Trademark.
IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943.
