Automation engineer

Teva; Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Wellness and health program

Care program for family members with a

Volunteers

Inclusion and diversity activities

Collaboration with Universities andSch

Ecological office

Company bus

Job summary

Teva is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive automation initiatives at our Zaragoza site. You will deploy automation use cases, manage equipment connectivity and data acquisition, and liaise with automation integrators to implement scalable solutions.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, data acquisition, and industrial networks, plus strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• Advanced English level (B2 minimum, C1 ideal).
• Knowledge of automation technologies, PLCs, drives, industrial networks, firewalls and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and prioritize automation efforts with automation experts.
• Lead implementation of local automation initiatives with integrators from quotation to release.
• Support sensors and controllers to capture additional data on existing equipment.
• Ensure new standard work on the line and assist operators and maintenance with new workflows.
• Deploy PI Historian and middleware; coordinate firewall, network and MES connectivity.
• Perform health checks of PI, MES, Synergy, middleware, servers and IPCs; troubleshoot and document changes.

Skills

Automation technologies

PLC programming

Data acquisition

English proficiency (B2+)

Communication & collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Tools

OPC UA/DA

PI Historian / MES

Job description

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to drive the implementation of innovative automation solutions across our site in Zaragoza.

In this role, you will lead the deployment of automation use cases, oversee equipment connectivity and data acquisition activities delivered by external partners, and act as the key liaison with automation integrators. You will play a pivotal role in introducing new technologies and ensuring the successful adoption of digital and automation-driven ways of working that enhance operational performance and efficiency.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

• Collaborate with automation expert for the identification of opportunities, definition of prioritization of automation efforts potential solutions
• Identify challenges and requirements (packaging constraints, utilities, HSE requirements, flexibility need, etc.) related to automation projects
• Lead the implementation of local automation initiatives and ensure the integration and coordinate actions with local integrators from quotation to implementation, to system test and release
• Support the implementation of additional sensors and controllers on existing equipment to capture additional data
• Ensure implementation of new standard work on line and support operators and maintenance technicians with the new way of working
• Deploy PI Historian and middleware; coordinate firewall, network and MES connectivity.
• Support maintenance and improvement of the solutions (Perform health checks across PI, MES, Synergy, middleware, servers and machine IPCs; Monitor logs, PI notifications and time drift of connected in-process instruments; Troubleshoot network, configuration, middleware, adapters and vendor software defects; Document and qualify changes affecting Historian or MES data)

Your Skills and Experience

• BS/ MS degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical engineering
• Advanced English level (B2 minimum, C1 ideal)
• Very good knowledge of classical and new automation technologies (Robots) PLCs, drives, industrial networks, firewalls and data acquisition.
• Standard interfaces for data exchange (OPC UA/DA)
• Experience of implementation at scale of industrial projects
• Knowledge of PLC programming and data acquisition
• Experience in technical projects management
• Experience with external stakeholders management to handle the collaboration with local integrators
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Strong interest in new technologies, high energy level
• Ability to effectively work with multiple stakeholders
• Attitude to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Highly resilient and creative

How We’ll Take Care of You

Working at Teva is much more than a job. Our employees make a significant impact on the lives of millions of people every day, while playing a key role in building something bigger.

This is possible because our value proposition is based on three fundamental pillars: we care about what we do, we do it together and we make work rewarding.

WE CARE ABOUT WHAT WE DO:

We take care of our employees, make our families proud and contribute to making society a better place:

• Flexible schedule
• Wellness and health program: 24-hour psychological care, medical check-ups, vaccinations, races, wellness workshops, fruit in the office, etc.
• Care program for family members with disabilities.
• Volunteers.
• Inclusion and diversity activities.
• Collaboration with Universities and Schools.
• Ecological office.
• Company bus.

WE DO IT TOGETHER:

We want our employees to understand our reason for being from the beginning of the journey, and therefore, we hold an induction day in which they will learn first‑hand about the most important pillars of the company, as well as its values.

50% of hiring requests are covered through internal promotions, focusing on the professional development and career plans of our teams.

We have an ambassador program on social networks, which helps us be closer to our interest groups.

WE MAKE THE WORK REWARDING:

We innovate by creating value and, therefore, we focus on continuous and unlimited training, thanks to access to Studium, an internal training platform and Linkedin Learning, among others.

We lead the way by promoting creativity and critical thinking in our teams, rewarding those ideas that improve our daily lives.

We value good performance beyond the annual bonus through Teva Stars, where anyone who is part of the company will be able to reward your good work.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.