Description

Cartamundi is the worldwide leader in “play” solutions, such as playing cards, card & board games, and collectibles & trading card games. Its team of nearly 3,000 people is united in providing every person the possibility to “Live Different, Play Different.” To achieve this, the family-owned company, headquartered in Belgium, operates a global network of design and sales offices and manufacturing facilities, stretching from the US, over Latin America and Europe, to Japan.

The company houses a global brand portfolio that includes a suite of heritage brands such as Bicycle®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. At the same time, Cartamundi is a trusted manufacturing and distribution solutions partner for leading toy and entertainment companies. 

Given the Cartamundi printing presses have been running since 1765, the company draws on a rich tradition, whilst at the same time stimulating innovation in digital and hybrid experiences to stay relevant today and tomorrow. 
Cartamundi pursues a strategy of sustainable and profitable growth whilst preserving our planet and the company in excellent condition for generations to come.

Learn more about what we do at https://www.cartamundi.com and follow us on LinkedIn via www.linkedin.com/company/cartamundi

Global Automation Technology Expert

Cartamundi is looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Global Automation Technology Expert who will impact the future of our worldwide manufacturing footprint. Operating at the intersection of Industrial Innovation, Engineering, and Operations Excellence, you will play a key role in driving highperformance automation systems across all our global sites. 

This position is not a “maintain what we have” role. We are seeking a recognized automation expert who brings fresh thinking, challenges conventional approaches, and helps shape bold new automation strategies together with management. Automation leadership is critical; knowledge of packaging process would be a plus.

This position offers a unique blend of strategic influence and handson technical leadership, with international exposure and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our global industrial strategy. 

Location: This position may be based remote anywhere in Europe or in Dallas (USA)

Your function:

As Global Automation Technology Expert, you will: 

• Serve as Cartamundi’s global technical authority, working closely with regional engineering and site experts.  
• Build scalable standards once and deploy them many times, reducing repetitive site-level problem solving.
• Define and standardize system architectures for feeding, handling, inspection, packaging, and downstream automation.
• Ensure high system performance, focusing on throughput, quality, reliability, waste reduction, and OEE.
• Challenges and guide sites to improve stability and output.
• Identify and evaluate new automation technologies, OEMs, robotics, motion, vision, and digital solutions.
• Translate emerging technologies into scalable industrial solutions and actively shape strategic investment decisions.
• Optimize PLC logic, motion control, servo drives, and system synchronization to enhance performance.
• Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, rampup, and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Develop global standards, SOPs, reference designs, and validation protocols for automation systems.
• Train, coach, and build capability within engineering, operations, and maintenance teams worldwide.
• Act as the global escalation point for critical automation and system performance issues.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability and supplier alignment.
• While hands-on during critical project phases, this role is not a shift-based operation support position.  

Requirements

Your profile:

You are an experienced automation professional who thrives in high-speed manufacturing environments and enjoys combining hands-on engineering with global impact. 

• You hold a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering—or you bring equivalent experience. 
• You have solid, relevant experience (typically 5+ years) in industrial automation, preferably in high-speed or complex manufacturing environments.  
• You are comfortable working with PLC and motion platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff) and have experience with vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence.
• You understand product handling technologies—feeding, vacuum handling, mechanical transfer—and you are skilled in data-driven improvement methods such as SPC, RCA, DOE, and OEE.
• You communicate clearly, think analytically, and approach challenges in a structured and pragmatic way.
• You enjoy working with different cultures and teams across the globe and are willing to travel internationally up to 50%.
• You are at ease in a role where you coach others and build their capabilities, share expertise, and serve as a technical reference.  

Our offer:

Joining Cartamundi means becoming part of a global industry leader with a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. We offer:

• A high-impact global role with the ability to shape Cartamundi’s automation strategy.
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and leading global suppliers.
• A dynamic, international environment with collaboration across continents.
• Continuous opportunities for professional development and technical mastery.
• A culture that values expertise, initiative, and results.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

You will become a key driver in our journey toward world-class automation—and help build the future of manufacturing at Cartamundi. 

Interested?

Are you ready for a new challenge? Surf to www.cartamundi.com/en/careers and apply online. We look forward to receiving your resume and application letter.

Cartamundi is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, age, disability, national or social origin, marital or family status, genetic or health information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.