Controls Project Engineer – Europe Travel (60%)

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automation company in Barcelona is seeking a passionate Controls Project Engineer. You will design, develop, and commission innovative automation control systems while traveling across Europe. The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree and has hands-on experience with PLC programming. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and flexible compensation options.

Servicios

22 vacation days

Flexible compensation plan

Access to learning platforms

Clear career progression

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming.
• Understanding of TCP/IP communications.
• Familiarity with SCADA/HMI and fieldbus systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and commissioning of automation systems.
• Collaborate with engineers for system integration.
• Conduct on-site commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Deliver training sessions to staff.
• Monitor system performance and propose improvements.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

TCP/IP communications

SCADA/HMI systems

Analytical mindset

Communication in Spanish

Communication in English

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Control Systems Engineering

Herramientas

TIA Portal

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Are you passionate about industrial automation and eager to see the world while building your career?

Would you like to work on innovative international projects in logistics, airports, and warehousing—where every system you help create keeps goods and people moving? Then, this position of Controls Project Engineer in Barcelona could be the ideal next step in your career and personal growth.

Your Position

As a Controls Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the design, development, and commissioning of automation control systems—mainly using PLCs and industrial PCs (FSC). This isn’t just a desk job: you’ll be traveling across Europe (around 60% of your time) to bring world-class automation systems to life, working hand-in-hand with clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, programming, and commissioning of sortation and automation systems (PLCs, FSC).
• Create and maintain detailed documentation: specifications, functional descriptions, software programs, and system architecture.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers for smooth system integration.
• Take charge of on-site commissioning and troubleshoot during start-up.
• Work directly with clients and suppliers, clarifying technical details and solving issues.
• Deliver training sessions to operational and maintenance staff.
• Monitor system performance during ramp-up and propose improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in engineering standards and QA practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industrial regulations.

Your Profile

You bring a mix of technical expertise, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the motivation to learn and grow in an international environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Control Systems Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (TIA Portal, ProfiSafe, Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Understanding of TCP/IP communications.
• Familiarity with SCADA/HMI systems and fieldbus (Profinet, Profibus, ASi).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and produce documentation.
• Communication skills in Spanish and English (B2+).
• Willingness to travel around 60% across Europe for commissioning and support.
• Previous experience in field commissioning and troubleshooting is a high plus.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and control systems is a high plus.
• A collaborative team spirit.

Our Offer

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, travel, and shape your future in automation.

We offer:

• A full-time role in a dynamic, innovative, and international company.
• A structured onboarding & training plan to kickstart your development.
• 22 vacation days, plus Easter and Christmas holiday weeks, and a reduced schedule for selected working days.
• Flexible compensation plan.
• Access to learning platforms & tailored training programs.
• Clear career progression in a growing global organization, recognized as a Top Employer.

Why join us?

Because here, your engineering skills don’t just stay in the office—they travel with you. You’ll work on large-scale, high-impact automation projects across Europe, experience different cultures, and build a global network—all while shaping a smarter, more automated future.