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Senior Expert Service Automation

Posting Start Date: 7/31/26

Main Location: Madrid

Requisition ID: 53736

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Senior Expert Service Automation

As a Senior Expert Service Automation (m/f/d), you will play a key role in ensuring the reliable, efficient and safe operation of our SIG filling lines. Acting as an important technical interface between our customers and SIG, you will use your expertise in industrial automation, electrical systems and machine software to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues directly at customer sites.This is a highly hands-on and customer-focused role, combining advanced technical expertise with autonomy, problem-solving and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

- Analyze and resolve complex issues related to automation, instrumentation and industrial electronics.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot control systems based on Siemens S7 (Step 7), Schneider PLCs and Zenon SCADA systems.
- Perform on-site commissioning and validation of software modifications.
- Integrate and commission peripheral equipment, sensors, actuators and industrial communication systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot control systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo motors and instrumentation.
- Work closely with production, maintenance and quality teams to ensure the availability, reliability and optimal performance of SIG equipment.
- Prepare, maintain and update technical documentation, electrical schematics and software backups.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, digitalization and industrial automation projects.
- Analyze recurring technical issues and implement sustainable solutions to improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Act as a technical point of contact for customers and collaborate closely with internal Service and Engineering teams.

You bring these skills, experience & education

- Degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electronics or a related field; relevant vocational qualifications also considered.
- 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, ideally in Field Service or Technical Service.
- Strong experience with Siemens S7 PLCs, Schneider PLCs and Zenon SCADA.
- Knowledge of HMI systems, Profibus, Industrial Ethernet, VFDs, servo motors and industrial instrumentation.




- Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics.
- Experience programming and maintaining industrial machinery software.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Self-driven, structured and customer-focused, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Fluent in the local language and good English skills.
- Willingness to travel more than 75%, including internationally.
- Experience with aseptic filling, packaging or filling lines.
- Experience in the food & beverage industry.
- Knowledge of SCADA and process traceability.
- Experience with SIG equipment or similra is a plus
- Strong technical English skills.

SIG competencies

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is 'yes', come and join us.

Our promise

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

About SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box.



Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it's the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better. Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.

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Email: [email protected]

Senior Expert Service Automation

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📌 Senior Expert Service Automation (Madrid)
🏢 SIG Combibloc Group
📍 Madrid