GEA

Automation Engineer

Alcobendas Full time

Responsibilities / Tasks

As an Automation Engineer, you will join a dynamic, multicultural team and collaborate on international projects from contract signing to final delivery. Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Implementing automation solutions for international projects (2–8 per year)

  • Traveling for commissioning 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

  • Sharing knowledge and ideas across teams, providing regular progress reports

  • 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, Telecommunication, etc.). Master’s degree is a plus

  • Mechanical & electrical engineering know-how

  • Expertise in electricity, automation, control, and pneumatics

  • PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell) and HMI programming (Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Rockwell Factory Talk, Ignition)

  • Computer literacy (Internet, Microsoft Office)

  • 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

  • Autonomy and cross-functional, multidisciplinary approach

  • Willingness to travel internationally

We Offer:

  • Attractive compensation package.

  • Flexible working hours and the option for remote work (two days per week)

  • 23 days of vacation per year

  • Great work environment as part of a collaborative team

  • Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level

  • Join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2025

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