Senior Automation Engineer

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Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, VNM
Hybrid
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • eCommerce • Retail
Scaling Business with Digital and Deep Tech
The Role
Design and implement automation solutions for industrial and warehouse environments: AGV deployment, shopfloor layout, system integration (connectors, WMS/MES/ERP/SCADA), stakeholder consulting, training, troubleshooting, performance optimization, documentation, and presentations.
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ABOUT US:
At Gradion, we are the strategic partner for ambitious businesses, helping them achieve breakthrough growth through Digital Innovation and Deep Tech.
With a global vision and an AI-first approach, we enable clients to reshape strategies, optimize systems, and adopt cutting-edge technologies to create sustainable value.
 
From AI and data to cybersecurity, robotics, and large-scale enterprise platforms, Gradion designs practical solutions that lay the foundation for the next generation of billion-dollar companies.
 
OUR FACTS & FIGURES:
- 23+ years of expertise - Gradion builds digital platforms & deep-tech solutions.
- 3 continents: Asia, Europe and Africa.
- 300+ specialists across 7 countries Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Egypt and Australia.
- 100+ enterprise clients, including several unicorns (e.g., Alaiko, HomeToGo, Roadsurfer).
- Vietnam’s Best IT Company - recognized by ITViec for 8 consecutive years, including 2 consecutive years of ranking #1 (2024 and 2025).
- ISO 27001.

About the role:

    We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to support the implementation of automation solutions within industrial and warehouse environments. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of automation technologies.

In this role, you will:

    Consult and Advise:
    ● Work closely with clients in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics to understand their automation needs.
    ● Provide technical insights on industrial automation. 
    ● Act as a trusted advisor, helping clients optimize their warehouse and factory operations.
     
    Technical Implementation:
    ● Design shopfloor layouts for AGV deployment and material flow optimization.
    ● Develop and implement connectors between automation systems and existing infrastructure. 
    ● Support the integration of AGVs, robotics, and warehouse management systems (WMS/MES/ERP). 
     
    Project Execution & Collaboration:
    ● Work with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and IT, to ensure successful automation implementation.
    ● Provide technical training and support to internal and external stakeholders.
    ● Assist in troubleshooting and optimizing system performance.
     
    Stakeholder Communication & Presentations:
    ● Translate technical details into business insights for non-technical audiences.
    ● Conduct presentations, workshops, and demos for stakeholders.
    ● Document system configurations, workflows, and best practices. 

What will you bring:

    Technical Skills:
    ● Experience in industrial automation, intralogistics, or AGV solutions.
    ● Strong programming skills for connector development and system integration. 
    ● Ability to design and optimize shopfloor layouts for automation implementation.
    ● Familiarity with WMS, MES, ERP, or SCADA systems is a plus.
     
    Soft Skills: 
    ● Good English communication skills (both written and verbal). 
    ● Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    ● Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
    ● Comfortable working in fast-paced industrial environments. 
     
    Plus Points: 
    ● Prior experience with AGV fleet management software or IoT-based industrial automation.
    ● Knowledge of PLC programming or industrial networking.
    ● Experience with CAD or other shopfloor planning tools. 

Why you’ll love working here?
 

🏆 Join Vietnam’s Best IT Company - Gradion Vietnam (formerly NFQ Vietnam) was recognized by ITViec for 8 consecutive years, including 2 successive years as the Winner. Work with some of the best minds in the industry and be part of a company that’s redefining how businesses scale through technology.

🌍 Career Growth & Leadership Development - Work closely with our leadership team, gain mentorship from experienced executives, and have direct exposure to high-level strategic decisions. Your growth is limitless, as long as you’re ready to step up, opportunities will always be there for you.

🚀 AI-First Engineering & Strategic Consulting - Our engineering culture integrates AI as a core driver of design, development, and optimization - not an add-on. As a forward-thinking consultancy, we go beyond traditional engineering, combining technical excellence with a strategic mindset to deliver transformative solutions for ambitious businesses.

💰 Competitive Compensation - We believe great talent deserves great rewards. Expect an attractive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a benefits package that reflects your impact. We value talent over salary budgets - exceptional contributions deserve exceptional rewards.

✨ And Many More Benefits to Explore! But most importantly, a healthy work-life balance and an environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. Including:

  • Performance bonus of up to 2 months’ salary.
  • Performance review twice a year, so your growth is recognized and rewarded.
  • Premium healthcare for you, plus an annual health check.
  • 15 days of annual leave.
  • Full salary during probation.
  • Hybrid working for real flexibility.
  • Monthly Happy Hour and Community Tech activities.
  • Work on global projects as part of an innovation team that shapes ideas for the hi-tech world.
  • Diverse training programs to keep you growing.
 
Working time: Monday – Friday (9 AM – 6 PM)
Location:
- Ho Chi Minh office: Podium Floor, Sapphire 2 Tower, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.      
 
According to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and Vietnam's Decree 13/2023/ND-CP, while also ensuring compliance with other applicable local data protection laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, including but not limited to Vietnam, Thailand, Egypt, Singapore, Germany, and Saudi Arabia, Gradion applies the “Personal Data Protection Policy” to all candidates to ensure compliance with the laws.
By submitting your application to Gradion, you agree to allow us to process your provided information in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Policy that you have carefully read, understood, and agreed to in its entirety at Link.

Skills Required

  • Experience in industrial automation, intralogistics, or AGV solutions
  • Design shopfloor layouts for AGV deployment and material flow optimization
  • Develop and implement connectors between automation systems and existing infrastructure
  • Support integration of AGVs, robotics, and WMS/MES/ERP systems
  • Good English communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders and present technical details
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
  • Familiarity with WMS, MES, ERP, or SCADA systems
  • Prior experience with AGV fleet management software or IoT-based industrial automation
  • Knowledge of PLC programming or industrial networking
  • Experience with CAD or other shopfloor planning tools
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The Company
100 Employees

What We Do

At Gradion, we consult businesses with Digital & Deep Tech. With over 23 years of experience and a global team of 300+ experts across 7 countries, our impact spans e-commerce, retail, mobility, travel & logistics, and intralogistics, where we’ve driven bold, measurable transformative technology solutions. Powered by the AI-first foundation, our journey is defined by customer stories of bold transformations in Business, Technology and People. We've partnered with visionary companies to architect the strategies, systems, and technologies that propelled them to extraordinary success. From large-scale platforms to AI, data, cybersecurity & robotic solutions, Gradion delivers tailored, future-ready solutions, empowering the next generation of Billion Dollar Companies.

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