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Master’s in Intralogistics Automation Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in intralogistics automation engineering. 12 modules covering material flows, conveyor systems, automated warehouses, automated picking, identification, control systems, warehouse software, mobile robotics, safety and simulation under Directive 2006/42/EC, EN 528:2021 and EN 619:2022, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse material flows and order profiles.

02

Select automated conveying and storage systems.

03

Design automated picking and palletising solutions.

04

Program load control and tracking in PLCs.

05

Integrate WMS, WCS and mobile robots.

06

Apply safety regulations for logistics installations.

07

Validate designs through simulation and emulation.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Intralogistics automation engineers.
  • Warehouse systems designers.
  • WCS specialists.
  • Logistics project managers.
  • Simulation engineers working on distribution centres.
  • Warehouse maintenance managers.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter distribution and retail.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Directive 2006/42/EC (EU Machinery Directive)
  • EN 528:2021 (safety of rail-dependent storage and retrieval equipment)
  • EN 619:2022 (safety of mechanical handling equipment for unit loads)
  • ISO 13849-1:2023 (safety-related parts of control systems)
  • ISO 3691-4:2023 (safety of driverless industrial trucks)
  • FEM 9.851 (performance data and cycle times of stacker cranes)
  • GS1 General Specifications (barcode and identification standards)
  • IEC 60204-1:2016 (electrical equipment of machines)
  • Siemens Plant Simulation
  • FlexSim
  • SAP EWM
  • TIA Portal
  • Emulate3D
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Inbound, storage and dispatch flows
  2. 1.2Load units: pallet, case and tray
  3. 1.3ABC and SKU turnover analysis
  4. 1.4Flow diagrams and origin-destination matrices
  5. 1.5Order-based and batch picking strategies
  6. 1.6Logistics productivity indicators
  7. 1.7Levels of automation in warehouses
  8. 1.8Investment and return assessment
  9. 1.9Automation trends in e-commerce
  10. 1.10Case study: order profile analysis
  1. 2.1Roller and belt conveyors
  2. 2.2Chain conveyors for pallets
  3. 2.3Transfer and turntables
  4. 2.4Continuous vertical lifts
  5. 2.5Sortation systems: tilt-tray and cross-belt sorters
  6. 2.6Sliding shoe sorters
  7. 2.724 V motorised rollers and zone control
  8. 2.8Zero pressure accumulation (ZPA)
  9. 2.9Line capacity sizing
  10. 2.10Practical: programming motorised roller zones
  1. 3.1Stacker cranes for pallets
  2. 3.2Miniload for cases and trays
  3. 3.3Multi-level shuttle systems
  4. 3.4Cube storage systems such as AutoStore
  5. 3.5Double-deep and mobile racking
  6. 3.6High-rise rack-supported silos
  7. 3.7Cycle calculation to FEM 9.851
  8. 3.8Slotting and relocation strategies
  9. 3.9Cold stores and extreme conditions
  10. 3.10Case study: shuttle versus miniload comparison
  1. 4.1Goods-to-person picking stations
  2. 4.2Pick-to-light and put-to-light
  3. 4.3Robotic picking with vision
  4. 4.4Vacuum and adaptive grippers
  5. 4.5Automatic palletising and depalletising
  6. 4.6Mixed palletising with stacking algorithms
  7. 4.7Automatic case packing and sealing
  8. 4.8Picking rate and errors
  9. 4.9Ergonomics at picking stations
  10. 4.10Lab: grasp planning for picking
  1. 5.1GS1-128 and DataMatrix barcodes
  2. 5.2Laser scanners and imagers
  3. 5.3UHF RFID identification
  4. 5.4EPC standard and bulk reading
  5. 5.5Vision for label verification
  6. 5.6Dynamic weighing and volume control
  7. 5.7Automatic print-and-apply labelling
  8. 5.8Unit and batch traceability
  9. 5.9Handling discrepancies at goods receipt
  10. 5.10Practical: barcode reading tunnel
  1. 6.1Layered control architecture
  2. 6.2PLCs and distributed I/O
  3. 6.3Load tracking logic
  4. 6.4Route management on conveyors
  5. 6.5PLC communication with the WCS
  6. 6.6Profinet and EtherNet/IP in logistics
  7. 6.7Drives and motors on conveyors
  8. 6.8Diagnostics and alarm management
  9. 6.9Manual and automatic operating modes
  10. 6.10Lab: case tracking in a PLC
  1. 7.1WMS and WCS functions
  2. 7.2Stock and location management
  3. 7.3Order allocation and waves
  4. 7.4Order sequence optimisation
  5. 7.5Interfaces with ERP and SAP EWM
  6. 7.6Returns and reverse logistics management
  7. 7.7Dynamic SKU slotting
  8. 7.8Cloud architecture of logistics systems
  9. 7.9Integration with mobile robots
  10. 7.10Case study: WCS-PLC interface design
  1. 8.1Laser-guided AGVs
  2. 8.2AMRs for case transport
  3. 8.3AMRs for goods-to-person picking
  4. 8.4Autonomous pallet trucks
  5. 8.5VDA 5050 interfaces
  6. 8.6Coexistence with continuous conveying
  7. 8.7Traffic management in warehouses
  8. 8.8Safety to ISO 3691-4
  9. 8.9Vehicle selection criteria
  10. 8.10Practical: integrating an AMR with a conveyor
  1. 9.1Machinery Directive for assemblies of machinery
  2. 9.2EN 528 for stacker cranes
  3. 9.3EN 619 for conveyors
  4. 9.4Guards, fencing and access points
  5. 9.5Safety functions and PL levels
  6. 9.6Safety at operator stations
  7. 9.7Fire protection in warehouses
  8. 9.8Safe maintenance and lockout
  9. 9.9Training and work procedures
  10. 9.10Case study: risk assessment of a miniload
  1. 10.1Discrete-event simulation
  2. 10.2Modelling with FlexSim and Plant Simulation
  3. 10.3Emulation for control testing
  4. 10.4Sizing buffers and accumulation
  5. 10.5Analysis of demand peaks
  6. 10.6Validating performance before building
  7. 10.7Digital twin of the warehouse
  8. 10.8Virtual commissioning of conveyors
  9. 10.9Sensitivity analysis
  10. 10.10Practical: model of a distribution centre
  1. 11.1Technical specifications and tender documents
  2. 11.2FAT and SAT testing
  3. 11.3Ramp-up and stabilisation
  4. 11.4Change management with operators
  5. 11.5OEE indicators in intralogistics
  6. 11.6Preventive and predictive maintenance
  7. 11.7Critical spare parts and availability
  8. 11.8Retrofit of existing installations
  9. 11.9Sustainability and energy consumption
  10. 11.10Case study: SAT test plan
  1. 12.1Analysis of order and stock data
  2. 12.2Selection of storage technologies
  3. 12.3Layout and flow design
  4. 12.4Control and software architecture
  5. 12.5Simulation of the proposed system
  6. 12.6Economic study of the investment
  7. 12.7Deployment plan and risks
  8. 12.8Conclusions and recommendations
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits alongside your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Plant Simulation, FlexSim, SAP EWM, TIA Portal and Emulate3D, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: designing automated distribution centres, simulating conveying and storage systems, and WCS-PLC integration testing. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Directive 2006/42/EC, EN 528:2021, EN 619:2022, ISO 13849-1:2023, ISO 3691-4:2023, FEM 9.851, GS1 General Specifications, IEC 60204-1:2016.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Directive 2006/42/EC, EN 528:2021 and EN 619:2022 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Siemens Plant Simulation, FlexSim, SAP EWM, TIA Portal and Emulate3D, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A complete automated warehouse design, from order data analysis and technology selection to simulation, economic study and deployment plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Analyse order and stock data
Profile orders and stock to define the system requirements.
Select technologies and layout
Choose the storage and conveying technologies and design the layout and flows.
Define control architecture
Design the PLC, WCS and WMS architecture and its interfaces.
Simulate and evaluate
Simulate the proposed system and carry out the economic study of the investment.
Master's Thesis
Present the warehouse design and deployment plan in your Master's Thesis, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Intralogistics Automation EngineerWarehouse Systems DesignerWCS SpecialistLogistics Project ManagerSimulation EngineerWarehouse Maintenance Manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent proven professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Siemens Plant Simulation, FlexSim, SAP EWM, TIA Portal and Emulate3D, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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