Commissioning, Automation & Readiness Expert

PowerCo SE; Sagunto; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

25 vacation days

Health insurance

Gympass

Meal allowance

Permanent contract

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

PowerCo Battery Spain, S.A.U. is seeking a Commissioning, Automation & Operational Readiness Expert to join our Operations team in Sagunto. You will drive the commissioning, automation, validation and readiness of our gigafactory systems to ensure day-one performance.

You will develop strategies, coordinate FMCS/MES integration, manage punch lists and certificates, and support handover to Operations, while working across engineering, design and production.

Formación

• University degree in Automation, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in commissioning, building automation, controls engineering or operational readiness in complex facilities.
• Willingness to work in Sagunto and rotating shifts; CV in English.
• Knowledge of FMCS, MES integration, validation and qualification, automation standards, and cleanroom classification.

Responsabilidades

• Develop commissioning strategies, procedures and execution plans for DHUs, AHUs, BCUs and utility systems.
• Plan and execute qualification, simulation and validation activities, including ISO 14644-1 classification of cleanrooms and verify system functionality.
• Develop FMCS architectures, automation concepts, functional descriptions and technical requirements, ensuring integration with FMCS and MES platforms.
• Review supplier automation documentation, verify programming standards and implementation quality, and coordinate environmental requirements with equipment suppliers.
• Manage punch lists and defect resolution, support plant availability, stability and operational readiness, and prepare handover documentation.

Conocimientos

FMCS integration

MES integration

Validation & qualification

Automation standards

Simulation testing

Cleanroom classification

Coordination

Educación

University degree in Automation, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

Siemens PCS 7

TIA Portal

WinCC

Descripción del empleo

Commissioning, Automation & Readiness Expert

Who we are

You’llbe joining a diverse and ambitious team, spread across Germany, Canada, and Spain, all working together to shape the future of sustainable energy. At PowerCo we celebrate collaboration, progress and that spark that turns bold ideas into real impact. From our new gigafactory in Sagunto (Valencia),we’redriving a projectthat’stransforming both the region and the future of clean mobility in Europe — and you can be part of it.

Your role and key responsibilities

This position will be part of ourOperationsDepartment, the heart of PowerCo — where innovation becomes reality. This area brings together multiple teams working on the construction of our gigafactory and thedifferent stagesof battery cell production. From engineering and design to process optimization and production excellence, Operations is where the future of energy takes shape.

As our Commissioning, Automation & Operational Readiness Expert,you’llhelp turn installed systems into stable and reliable operations.You’llconnect commissioning, automation,validationand operational teams to ensure our facility and infrastructure systems are ready to perform from day one.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Develop commissioning strategies, procedures and execution plans and coordinate the commissioning of DHUs, AHUs, BCUs, dust extraction equipment and utility systems.
• Plan and execute qualification, simulation and validation activities, including the classification of cleanrooms and dry rooms according to ISO 14644-1, and verify system functionality and performance.
• Develop FMCS architectures, automation concepts, functional descriptions and technical requirements, ensuring the successful integration of facility systems into FMCS and MES platforms.
• Review supplier automation documentation and software concepts, verify programming standards and implementation quality, and coordinate environmental requirements with equipment suppliers.
• Manage punch lists and defect resolution, support plant availability, stability and operational readiness, and prepare the documentation required to hand systems over to Operations.

What you bring to the team

• University degree in Automation, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, together with at least 5 years of experience in commissioning, building automation, controls engineering or operational readiness within complex industrial facilities.
• Proven knowledge of FMCS, MES integration, validation and qualification, automation standards, simulation testing and cleanroom classification, combined with strong coordination and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work in Sagunto. Please note that while some positions are currently based in Valencia, our operations will progressively move to Sagunto, so we require availability to work there from the start.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.
• Please submit your CV in English.

What makes you stand out

• Experience in battery manufacturing, automotive, semiconductor, pharmaceutical or another highly automated industrial environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 14644-1, facility utility systems and automation platforms such as Siemens PCS 7, TIA Portal, WinCC or equivalent technologies.

What to look forward to

• Competitive salary aligned with the Spanish Chemical Industry Collective Agreement.
• 25 vacation days a year + extra PowerCo Days to truly disconnect.
• Full health insurance coverage for you.
• Gympass membership to keep your body and mind in top shape.
• Monthly meal allowance through Cobee.
• Permanent contract — we’re building something to last.
• Employee discounts, including special rates on vehicles from the Group.

Ready to power the future? Join PowerCo and be part of the change — your journey starts here.

Company: PowerCo Battery Spain, S.A.U.

Location: Sagunto, ES

Job Function: Operations

Level of Experience: Professionals

Job ID: 4861

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquarteredin Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PowerCo is open to hire people of all abilities including those with certificate of disabilities. Our company is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces neurodiversity, functional diversity, and all facets of individual differences. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and are dedicated to creating a workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued.