IIoT Engineer

GEA Group; Bogotá; Híbrido; COP 283.733.000 - 409.836.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

23 days vacation per year

Top Employer 2026

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

GEA Group seeks an IIoT Engineer to design, implement, and support IIoT solutions that connect food and beverage processing equipment with cloud-based applications and advanced analytics. This role enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, process optimization, and sustainability initiatives.

The position can be based in Alcobendas (Spain), Naas (Ireland) or Bogota (Colombia), with a hybrid working model and opportunities for international collaboration on standardizing architectures

Formación

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering or CS.
• 5+ years in Industrial Automation, IIoT, Cloud Engineering, or Digital Solutions.
• Experience delivering cloud software using Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with InfluxDB and Databricks for time-series analytics.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI and industrial control systems.
• Fluent English (B2/C1) required; Spanish or German a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Integrate Siemens and Rockwell automation systems with cloud platforms.
• Support development of digital apps for monitoring, OEE, analytics.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Automation Engineers to define requirements.
• Implement edge-to-cloud connectivity for real-time data collection.
• Drive standardization of digital architectures and integration frameworks.
• Ensure IIoT solutions comply with OT cybersecurity standards.
• Develop standardized data models, asset hierarchies and data structures.
• Support reusable connectivity and analytics solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, scalability and performance.

Conocimientos

Industrial automation

IIoT

Cloud engineering

Agile/Scrum

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Educación

Master’s degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering or Computer Science

Herramientas

Microsoft Azure

InfluxDB

Databricks

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Descripción del empleo

The IIoT Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that connect food and beverage processing equipment with cloud-based digital applications and advanced data analytics platforms. This role combines expertise in industrial automation, connectivity, cloud technologies, and data engineering to deliver scalable digital solutions that enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, process optimization, asset performance management, and sustainability initiatives. This position can be based in Alcobendas (Spain), Naas (Ireland) or Bogota (Colombia), depending on the selected candidate.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Integrate Siemens and Rockwell automation systems with cloud-based platforms, including Microsoft Azure, InfluxDB, and Databricks.
• Support the development of digital applications for equipment monitoring, asset performance management, predictive maintenance, energy management, water optimization, and production performance analytics.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Automation Engineers to define technical requirements.
• Implement edge-to-cloud connectivity solutions for real-time data collection and monitoring.
• Drive the standardization of digital architectures and integration frameworks.
• Ensure IIoT solutions comply with OT cybersecurity standards and industry best practices.
• Implement standardized industrial data models, asset hierarchies, and contextualized data structures.
• Support the development of reusable connectivity and analytics solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of digital products.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering or Computer Science.

Professional Knowledge and Experiences:

• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, IIoT, Cloud Engineering, or Digital Solutions.
• Experience delivering cloud-based software products using Microsoft Azure.
• Experience working with InfluxDB and Databricks for time-series data management, analytics, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial control systems within process or manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage processes.
• Awareness of IEC 62443 and industrial cybersecurity principles.
• Fluent English (B2/C1) required.
• Spanish or German would be considered a strong advantage.

Other Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
• Customer-focused with a business and sustainability-oriented mindset.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset.
• High standards of ethics, compliance, and professionalism.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to delivering innovative digital solutions.

We offer:

• Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities
• Private health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
• 23 days of vacation per year
• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
• Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026