Automation Engineer

GEA; Alcobendas; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in process solutions is seeking an Automation Engineer to join the team in Alcobendas, Comunidad de Madrid. You will implement automation solutions and travel for commissioning projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering, expertise in PLC programming, and communicates fluently in Spanish and English. Flexible working hours and remote options are available.

Servicios

Attractive compensation package

Flexible working hours

23 days of vacation

Internal training and career development

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or similar.
• Expertise in electricity automation control and pneumatics.
• High level of English (B2 / C1); Spanish (native).

Responsabilidades

• Implementing automation solutions for international projects.
• Traveling for commissioning up to 45% of your time.
• Documenting engineering activities.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Automation control

Pneumatics

Educación

Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering

Masters degree

Herramientas

Siemens

Rockwell

Wonderware

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Overview

GEA is a global leader in delivering innovative customized process solutions for the dairy beverage food and chemical industries. Our Liquid & Powder Technologies Division empowers industries with state-of-the-art processing equipment and integrated solutions. Our portfolio includes: Brewing systems, Liquid processing, Aseptic and non-aseptic filling and packaging, Concentration fermentation crystallization and purification, Drying powder handling and packaging, Carbon capture and emission control systems. We serve a diverse range of sectors including dairy, food, new food, beverage, chemical and home & personal care.

Responsibilities / Tasks

As an Automation Engineer you will join a dynamic multicultural team and collaborate on international projects from contract signing to final delivery. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Implementing automation solutions for international projects (28 per year)
• Traveling for commissioning up to 45% of your time
• Ensuring compliance with customer specifications, GEA norms and automation standards
• Documenting engineering activities and developing functional analyses
• Supervising electrical panel assembly and FAT
• Conducting equipment IO tests and basic electrical measurements
• Coordinating with external suppliers for material procurement
• Promoting innovation and productivity improvements
• Adhering to and evaluating safety during commissioning
• Sharing knowledge and ideas across teams providing regular progress reports
• Identifying and implementing innovation opportunities and new tools / products
• Making operational decisions and delivering technical automation solutions

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering or similar (Automation Telecommunication etc.). Masters degree is a plus
• Mechanical & electrical engineering know-how
• Expertise in electricity automation control and pneumatics
• PLC programming (Siemens Schneider Rockwell) and HMI programming (Siemens Schneider Wonderware Rockwell Factory Talk Ignition)
• Computer literacy (Internet Microsoft Office)
• Spanish (native) and high level of English (B2 / C1); French German Portuguese highly valued
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Hygienic design know-how and QHSE standards (especially IAA)
• Familiarity with S88 S95 S101 norms
• Ethics compliance and professionalism
• Autonomy and cross-functional multidisciplinary approach
• Willingness to travel internationally

We Offer :

• Attractive compensation package with flexible remuneration options (e.g. health insurance restaurant tickets)
• Flexible working hours and the option for remote work (two days per week)
• 23 days of vacation per year
• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
• Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level
• Join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2025

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Key Skills

Continuous Integration, APIs, Automotive software, Test Cases, Electrical Engineering, Junit, Distributed Control Systems, Testng, Java, Test Automation, Programmable Logic Controllers, Selenium

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1