Lead Control & Automation Engineer

Suntory Global Spirits; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead large-scale automation and energy-management projects at the Segovia site. You will drive concept, design, commissioning and handover, while aligning with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on leadership of OT systems, PLCs, HMIs and SCADA, plus strong collaboration with IT/OT teams and external contractors. Segovia office-based, with cross-functional impact across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in engineering projects or control engineering.
• Experience in processes, food, beverage, utilities or energy sectors is a plus.
• Coordinating contractors and external integrators.
• Familiarity with P&IDs and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering and automation projects from ideation through handover, ensuring scope, planning and execution.
• Embed Health & Safety, Environmental and Risk Management throughout the project lifecycle using Suntory tools and standards.
• Develop and lead engineering studies linked to ISO 50001 to improve energy performance and reduce consumption.
• Lead implementation of new manufacturing OT systems, ensuring integration with existing processes.
• Provide technical leadership for OT systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES) and automation.
• Coordinate external integrators and site IT/OT teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to production and maintenance teams.
• Contribute to global standards for control systems, architecture, and deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement and Industry 4.0 initiatives across Segovia sites.
• Stay updated on manufacturing technologies and energy-related trends.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Technical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Tools

MES

CMMS/GMAO

PLC programming basics

PowerBI

Job description

Suntory Global Spirits is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead large-scale automation and energy-management projects at the Segovia site. You will drive concept, design, commissioning and handover, while aligning with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on leadership of OT systems, PLCs, HMIs and SCADA, plus strong collaboration with IT/OT teams and external contractors. Segovia office-based, with cross-functional impact across manufacturing operations.