Automation Engineer

GEA Group; Alcobendas; Híbrido; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global process solutions company in Alcobendas is looking for an Automation Engineer. You will be responsible for implementing automation solutions for international projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and conducting testing. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, expertise in PLC and HMI programming, and strong communication skills. This position offers an attractive compensation package, flexible working hours, and opportunities for development.

Servicios

Health insurance

23 days of vacation

Remote work option

Internal training opportunities

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or similar (Automation, Telecommunication, etc.).
• Expertise in electricity, automation, control, and pneumatics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Implementing automation solutions for international projects.
• Ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
• Conducting equipment IO tests and basic electrical measurements.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical engineering

Automation

Communication skills

Spanish (native)

English (B2/C1)

Mechanical engineering

Willingness to travel internationally

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or similar

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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 (2–8 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or similar (Automation, Telecommunication, etc.). Master’s 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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