IIoT Engineer

GEA Germany GmbH; Alcobendas; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid working model

23 days of vacation per year

Continuous internal training

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH is seeking an experienced IIoT Engineer to design, implement, and support digital solutions that connect food and beverage equipment to cloud-based analytics platforms. You will work with Siemens and Rockwell ecosystems and help standardize architectures across edge, gateway, and cloud layers.

The role requires 5+ years in Industrial Automation and cloud engineering, proficiency with Azure, InfluxDB, and Databricks, and strong cybersecurity awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical, Automation Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, IIoT, Cloud Engineering, or Digital Solutions.
• Experience delivering cloud-based software products using Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with InfluxDB and Databricks for time-series data management and analytics.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and HMI in process/manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage processes and IEC 62443 cybersecurity principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support IIoT solutions connecting equipment to cloud-based platforms.
• Develop digital applications for monitoring, asset performance, predictive maintenance, energy management, and production analytics.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Automation Engineers to define technical requirements.
• Implement edge-to-cloud connectivity for real-time data collection and monitoring.
• Drive standardization of digital architectures and integration frameworks.

Skills

Industrial automation

Azure cloud

InfluxDB

Databricks

PLC/SCADA/HMI

Agile/Scrum

English (B2/C1)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Automation/CS

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

The IIoT Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that connect food and beverage processing equipment with cloud-based digital applications and advanced data analytics platforms. This role combines expertise in industrial automation, connectivity, cloud technologies, and data engineering to deliver scalable digital solutions that enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, process optimization, asset performance management, and sustainability initiatives. This position can be based in Alcobendas (Spain), Naas (Ireland) or Bogota (Colombia), depending on the selected candidate.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Integrate Siemens and Rockwell automation systems with cloud-based platforms, including Microsoft Azure, InfluxDB, and Databricks.
• Support the development of digital applications for equipment monitoring, asset performance management, predictive maintenance, energy management, water optimization, and production performance analytics.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Automation Engineers to define technical requirements.
• Implement edge-to-cloud connectivity solutions for real-time data collection and monitoring.
• Drive the standardization of digital architectures and integration frameworks.
• Ensure IIoT solutions comply with OT cybersecurity standards and industry best practices.
• Implement standardized industrial data models, asset hierarchies, and contextualized data structures.
• Support the development of reusable connectivity and analytics solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of digital products.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Educational Background

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering or Computer Science.

Professional Knowledge and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, IIoT, Cloud Engineering, or Digital Solutions.
• Experience delivering cloud-based software products using Microsoft Azure.
• Experience working with InfluxDB and Databricks for time-series data management, analytics, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial control systems within process or manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage processes.
• Awareness of IEC 62443 and industrial cybersecurity principles.
• Fluent English (B2/C1) required. Spanish or German would be considered a strong advantage.

Other Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
• Customer-focused with a business and sustainability-oriented mindset.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset.
• High standards of ethics, compliance, and professionalism.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to delivering innovative digital solutions.

We offer an attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities.

Benefits & Compensation

• Private health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
• 23 days of vacation per year
• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
• Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.