Senior Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA, Global Projects

ES04 GEA Process Engineering S.A.; Alcobendas; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid working model

23 days of vacation per year

Career development opportunities

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Job summary

ES04 GEA Process Engineering S.A. in Alcobendas (Madrid, Spain) seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and commission advanced automation solutions for international projects.

You will lead automation scope, oversee commissioning, and ensure adherence to quality, schedule, and budget while coordinating with suppliers and stakeholders. The role requires hands-on PLC/SCADA experience with major platforms, strong knowledge of automation and control systems, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering (Automation/Electrical/Telecommunications).
• 2+ years delivering PLC and SCADA automation in industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of automation, control systems, electricity, pneumatics, and industrial system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (Siemens/Schneider/Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA (FactoryTalk/Wonderware/Ignition/Siemens/Schneider).
• Knowledge of industrial protocols and engineering software tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications.
• Native Spanish and advanced English (B2/C1); additional languages an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 45% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, implement, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for international projects (2–8 annually).
• Own the automation scope from design through delivery, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and specifications.
• Lead commissioning activities worldwide (up to 45% travel).
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including analyses, reports, and progress updates.
• Supervise electrical panel assembly and FAT.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders for project execution and procurement.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and project risks.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and standardization across projects.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA design

International projects

English B2/C1

Spanish native

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Master's degree in related field (advantage)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Schneider PLC

Rockwell PLC

FactoryTalk

Wonderware

Ignition

Microsoft Office

Job description

ES04 GEA Process Engineering S.A. in Alcobendas (Madrid, Spain) seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and commission advanced automation solutions for international projects.

You will lead automation scope, oversee commissioning, and ensure adherence to quality, schedule, and budget while coordinating with suppliers and stakeholders. The role requires hands-on PLC/SCADA experience with major platforms, strong knowledge of automation and control systems, and the ability to