Automation Engineer II (Project & Strategy Delivery)

Your work will span **technical planning, system integration, validation, capital tracking, ROI and risk analysis** , and delivering automation and digital solutions in line with **company IT/OT security regulations** . You will collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and IT/OT teams and support the site’s inputs to the **AERO Global Technology Council** .

Key Responsibilities

+ **Roadmap Execution:** Support the development and maintenance of the **Process Automation & Digital Transformation** roadmap for Olomouc and own assigned workstreams (e.g., **Precision Machining & Finishing** , **Custom Automation** , **Machine Connectivity** , **Digital Ecosystem** ).

+ **Project Delivery:** Plan and execute tasks within projects (approx. **90% on-site, 10% remote collaboration** ). Manage schedules, deliverables, and documentation; support **Management of Change (MOC)** under guidance.

+ **Requirements & Stakeholders:** Collect and translate **business requirements (BRs)** ; maintain stakeholder communication and change logs throughout execution.

+ **SOW & Vendors:** Draft and contribute to **Statements of Work (SOWs)** for third party software/hardware, support vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and acceptance criteria.

+ **Concept Validation:** Build visualizations/simulations to validate future-state concepts and assess business impact.

+ **AOP & Benefits:** Execute projects tied to the productivity **Annual Operating Plan (AOP)** and capture demonstrated business impact (savings, throughput, quality).

+ **IT/OT Collaboration:** Coordinate with IT/OT on connectivity, cybersecurity, and data teams; follow governance and compliance requirements.

+ **Methods & Lean:** Apply **Lean** principles (5S, waste reduction, flow) and standard PM practices; maintain **risk registers** , RAID logs, and action trackers.

**You Must Have**

+ **Bachelor’s degree** in Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Business, Quality, or Supply Chain.

+ **Data literacy** and business acumen; ability to track **capital/expense** budgets and perform basic cost/benefit and ROI analysis.

+ **Motivation for automation and digitalization** in manufacturing and supply chain.

+ **Working knowledge in at least one** : **Robotics** , **OT Controls** (PLC/HMI/SCADA), **Full Stack Development** , or **Process Simulation & Architecture** .

+ **Interest in** technologies such as precision machining, inspection/metrology, AI/analytics, big data, or **BI tools** .

+ Demonstrated ability to **collaborate, influence** , and help drive change across functions.

+ Ability to **break down complex problems** into executable tasks, deliverables, and milestones.

+ **CZ citizenship** .

**We Value (Preferred)**

+ Experience working with **third party vendors** delivering new assets and/or software products; exposure to **FAT/SAT** and acceptance testing.

+ Exposure to **strategy deployment** and **capital project management** .

+ Experience with **Plant Simulation** (e.g., Siemens) or similar tools; basic CAD or digital process modeling a plus.

+ Background in **high mix/low volume** manufacturing; aerospace supply chain experience preferred.

+ Experience with **software/OT project management** ; familiarity with tools such as **MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure Boards** .

+ Ability to collaborate with **IT/OT** on infrastructure, networking, and security; familiarity with **OPC UA, MQTT** , edge/SCADA concepts.

+ Experience with **IIoT** , data structuring, and **data visualization** (e.g., Power BI/Tableau).

+ **Lean/Six Sigma** training (e.g., Green Belt); ability to contribute to **PMAP** , **PFMEA** , and **Control Plans** .

+ Professional proficiency in **Czech and English** .

**Work Model**

+ **Location:** Olomouc (on site primary).

+ **Collaboration:** Cross functional partnership with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and IT/OT; occasional travel to vendors or within EMEA ( **~10%** as required).

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.