About the Company

APM Terminals is part of Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company and a general leader in container shipping and ports. We operate one of the world’s most comprehensive port networks, connecting shipping line and landside customers and driving sustainable growth.

Purpose

Operational excellence is a core strategic pillar of APM Terminals.

The Asset

Digitization (AD) Solutions team within Process Automation requires an Assets & Industrial Connectivity Engineer to enable the physical connection of assets to our digital platform, ensuring repeatable, high‑quality deployments across terminals.

Responsibilities

Enable data flow from asset to servers.

Define and document Asset Digitization technical requirements to establish connections between terminal assets and the AD application.

Audit terminals to define technical needs and action plans prior to project implementation.

Configure hardware devices to enable data flow.

Transfer knowledge and conduct training for terminal staff.

Define user templates for equipment types and ensure proper signal classification.

Coordinate signal mapping tasks with OEMs and ensure signals are accessible within the Ignition platform.

Install or retrofit hardware and sensors in alignment with user templates.

Supervise and support AD deployments across terminals, collaborating with stakeholders, suppliers, and OEMs.

Present solutions and associated hardware to stakeholders, deliver training, and support independent execution.

Provide support for AD products before and after go‑live, including FAT and SAT participation.

Support suppliers and OEMs in preparing relevant product and project documentation.

Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of hardware architecture for AD products.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum five years of experience in technology and/or operations, preferably in automation within the transport or logistics sector.

Hands‑on experience in real‑time industrial environments such as shipping or port operations.





Strong understanding of port equipment, automated systems, controls, and industrial infrastructure architecture.

Intermediate to expert proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting across major brands (Siemens, ABB, Yaskawa, Fuji, Omron, GE Fanuc, etc.).

Solid experience with industrial network protocols, device communication, IoT integration, field devices, edge computing, and relevant programming languages.

Experience in managing and troubleshooting network infrastructure, servers, firewalls, virtualization, databases, backups, and archiving policies.

Knowledge of cybersecurity practices in industrial and IoT environments.

Strong collaborative, problem‑solving, and adaptable skills in a team setting.

Strategic and critical thinking abilities, including stakeholder management, requirements analysis, and product optimization.

Extensive experience with SCADA systems, especially Ignition.

Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and Linux.

Experience with cloud IoT platforms or big data ecosystems is a plus.

Lean mindset and continuous improvement focus.

Additional Skills

Motivated team player who can inspire peers and mandate alignment.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Proficient in standard professional software (MS Office, ERP/CMMS).

Persuasive and influential, skilled at aligning colleagues and vendors.

Highly driven, self‑motivated, results oriented.

Strong sense of discipline and commitment to detailed documentation.

Experience in multicultural and international team environments.

Accountable for delivering milestones and maintaining project alignment.

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent.

Ignition certification desired.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Maersk is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process. Contact [email protected] for assistance.

📌 Asset Digitization Assets & Industrial Connectivity Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Apm Terminals
📍 Madrid