PLC Controls Project Engineer – Warehouse Automation

Toyota Automated Logistics; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Meal vouchers

Transportation vouchers

Childcare vouchers

Collective savings insurance

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics in Barcelona is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to design, program, test, and commission PLC controls for automated material handling systems. You will work with cross‑functional teams across Southern Europe to deliver high‑quality automation solutions.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field, PLC programming experience, Siemens TIA Portal knowledge, and willingness to travel up to 50% for international deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science, Controls Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal and PLC-based control applications.
• Native Spanish speaker with good command of English.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC control software for automated material handling and warehouse systems.
• Lead and execute controls engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across international locations.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with third‑party equipment suppliers and software partners.
• Ensure controls projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Perform in‑house testing, validation, and troubleshooting of PLC software and hardware.
• Travel to customer sites to commission systems and support acceptance activities.
• Support customer go‑live and ramp‑up phases and handover to lifecycle services.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Eng., Industrial Automation, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics in Barcelona is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to design, program, test, and commission PLC controls for automated material handling systems. You will work with cross‑functional teams across Southern Europe to deliver high‑quality automation solutions.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field, PLC programming experience, Siemens TIA Portal knowledge, and willingness to travel up to 50% for international deployments.