Senior Automation Engineer

GEA Group; Alcobendas; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private health insurance plan

Flexible working hours

23 days of vacation per year

Descripción de la vacante

GEA Group in Alcobendas, Spain, is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced automation solutions. The successful candidate will work on international projects and ensure quality and compliance while mentoring junior engineers.

We offer an attractive compensation package, private health insurance, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career development within a collaborative team environment.

Formación

• Minimum 2+ years of proven experience implementing PLC and SCADA automation solutions.
• Strong knowledge of electricity, automation, control systems, and pneumatics.
• Expertise in advanced PLC and HMI programming.

Responsabilidades

• Implement automation solutions for international projects.
• Design and program PLC and SCADA systems.
• Travel internationally for commissioning activities.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical engineering

Automation solutions

Programming HMI systems

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or similar

Master’s degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Engineering tools

Descripción del empleo

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will join a dynamic, multicultural team and collaborate on international projects from contract signing to final delivery. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and commissioning advanced automation solutions, while providing technical leadership and ensuring best practices across projects.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Implementing automation solutions for international projects (2–8 per year)
• Designing, programming, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems in industrial environments
• Taking end-to-end accountability for automation scope delivery, ensuring quality, timing, and budget compliance
• Traveling internationally for commissioning activities (up to 45% of your time)
• Ensuring compliance with customer specifications, GEA norms, and automation standards
• Documenting engineering activities and developing functional analyses
• Supervising electrical panel assembly and FAT
• Conducting equipment IO tests and basic electrical measurements
• Coordinating with external suppliers for material procurement
• Promoting innovation and productivity improvements
• Adhering to and evaluating safety during commissioning
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers when required
• Sharing knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices across teams
• Delivering regular progress reports and proactively managing project risks
• Identifying and implementing innovation opportunities and new tools/products
• Making operational decisions and delivering technical automation solutions

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or similar (Automation, Telecommunications, etc.); Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum 2+ years of proven experience implementing PLC and SCADA automation solutions in industrial environments
• Mechanical & electrical engineering know-how
• Expertise in electricity, automation, control systems, and pneumatics
• Advanced PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell) and HMI programming (Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Rockwell Factory Talk, Ignition)
• Knowledge on industrial communication protocols and system architectures
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, engineering tools, connectivity platforms)
• Spanish (native) and high level of English (B2/C1); French, German, Portuguese highly valued
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Hygienic design know-how and QHSE standards (especially IAA)
• Familiarity with S88, S95, S101 norms
• Ethics, compliance, and professionalism
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work autonomously
• Cross-functional and multidisciplinary teamwork approach
• Willingness to travel internationally

We Offer

• Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities
• 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
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026

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