Industrial Data Engineer

gea; Naas; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

gea in Ireland (Naas) is seeking an Industrial Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, databases, and analytics platforms supporting cloud-based digital applications for food and beverage processing plants. You will collaborate with Product Owners, Software Developers, and Process Experts to enable AI-driven analytics and predictive maintenance.

Based in Naas, the role offers opportunities across global sites, with focus on Azure/Databricks data solutions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/DS/Engineering or related field.
• Microsoft Azure or Databricks Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines for cloud-based analytics.
• Build data models, schemas, and data architectures to support analytics and ML.
• Develop ETL/ELT processes for data integration and analytics.
• Create API integrations using REST services and JSON.
• Establish data quality, governance, security, and lifecycle standards.
• Ensure scalable and reliable data architectures aligned with enterprise standards.
• Integrate operational and equipment data from industrial systems into cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Databricks

InfluxDB

Time-Series Data

REST APIs

Data Modelling

Data Governance

Metadata Management

Agile/Scrum

IEC 62443 awareness

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Azure

Databricks

InfluxDB

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

The Industrial Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, databases, and analytics platforms that support cloud-based digital applications for food and beverage processing plants. Working closely with Product Owners, Software Developers, Automation Engineers, and Process Experts, this role enables advanced analytics, AI solutions, predictive maintenance, asset performance monitoring, and operational reporting.

This position can be based in Alcobendas (Spain), Naas (Ireland) or Bogota (Colombia), depending on the selected candidate.

• Design, develop, and maintain data solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure, Databricks, InfluxDB, Industrial IoT data sources, and modern data engineering practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to support data integration and analytics.
• Design data models, relationships, and schemas that support analytics, reporting, machine learning, and digital products.
• Develop API-based integrations using REST services and JSON .
• Establish standards for data quality, governance, security, and lifecycle management .
• Ensure data architectures are scalable, reliable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Support the integration of operational and equipment data from industrial systems into enterprise and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions and enable business value through analytics and AI.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Microsoft Azure or Databricks Certifications.

Professional Knowledge & Experience

• 3-7 years of experience in Data Engineering, Cloud Data Platforms, or Analytics Solutions.
• Experience developing Azure cloud-based data solutions .
• Experience working with large volumes of time-series and industrial data .
• Strong knowledge of: Data Modelling
• Data Governance
• Metadata Management
• Time-Series Database Design
• Query Optimization
• Workflow Orchestration
• REST APIs
• Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments .
• Awareness of IEC 62443 standards.
• Desirable knowledge of Machine Learning, AI, and Data Science concepts , with experience supporting AI-driven analytics solutions.
• Fluent English (B2/C1) required.
• Spanish or German would be considered a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong ethics, compliance, and professionalism
• Commitment and alignment with business strategies and policies
• Customer-focused and sustainability-oriented mindset
• Cross-functional and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Strong listening skills and cultural awareness
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to innovation
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies