Lead Automation Engineer | Pharma | Spain

Amaris Consulting | Part of Mantu; Cataluña; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting is seeking a Global Automation Lead to drive global automation adoption across pharma plants in Spain. You will define standards and govern automation practices, lead PLC/SCADA projects, and coordinate OT/IT integration with site teams.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, support continuous improvement, and promote digital transformation through training and change management, while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Informatics, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as Automation Lead for global plants in pharma or highly regulated industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA and OT/IT integration; project management in automation/digital transformation.
• English proficiency at C2; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive global adoption of automation solutions across S4G and AIP initiatives in multiple plants.
• Define global standards, governance and best practices for automation.
• Lead automation projects (PLC, SCADA, OT/IT) from concept to implementation with site teams.
• Act as global contact for automation topics, supporting troubleshooting and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with pharma regulations and internal quality standards.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, training and change management for digital transformation.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, production and quality to integrate automation with AI initiatives.
• Manage timelines, risks and resources, including worldwide travel for implementation.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

OT/IT integration

Project management

Education

Automation Engineering

Job description

Would you like to start a new professional adventure as a Global Automation Lead in one of our opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry in Spain?

Responsibilities

• Drive the global adoption of automation solutions within the S4G (Smart Factory for the Future) and AIP (AI Program) initiatives across multiple plants.
• Define and promote global standards, best practices, and governance for automation, ensuring alignment on how sites should work.
• Lead and coordinate automation projects (PLC, SCADA, OT/IT integration) from concept to implementation, in collaboration with local site teams.
• Act as the global point of contact for automation topics, supporting manufacturing sites in troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations and internal quality standards in all automation-related activities.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and change management to support digital transformation and smart factory deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, IT, production, quality) to integrate automation into broader digital and AI initiatives.
• Manage project timelines, risks, and resources, including worldwide travel to support implementation and standardization on site.
• Degree in Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Informatics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as Automation Lead for global plants in the pharmaceutical or highly regulated industrial sector.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA and OT/IT integration, as well as project management in automation/digital transformation.
• Knowledge of English at C2 level; Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team, travel worldwide, and adapt to a dynamic, global environment.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in global standardization programs, smart factory initiatives, or AI-enabled manufacturing would be a plus.

What do we offer?

• An international community bringing together more than 110 nationalities.
• An environment where trust is central and internal growth is valued.
• A solid training system with an internal Academy and available learning modules.
• A dynamic workplace with internal events, team building activities and dedicated initiatives.
• A strong commitment to well-being and work-life balance.

The ideal person shares these values:

• Boldness: our entrepreneurial spirit of adventure is what brings us together and drives our success.
• Trust: trust is the foundation of our relationships and enables us to promote freedom of expression, creativity and innovation.
• Performance: it guides us in our continuous improvement and in our drive to achieve concrete results.
• Commitment: we work with dedication and responsibility to meet our objectives.
• Independence: Amaris Consulting belongs to those who created it and to those who develop it every day.

With your application, you may have the opportunity to join a company that supports its partners in the Automotive & Motorsport, Avionic & Aerospace, Defence, Railway, Industrial, Home Automation and Robotics sectors, with mechanical and electronic engineering activities in the areas of Development & Design, Testing & Validation, System Engineering, R&D and Project Management.

Diversity and inclusion

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities and assesses applications based on skills, experience and potential. We welcome qualified applications without discrimination based on gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, age, disability, marital or family status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know: we will do our best to support you.