As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will join a dynamic, multicultural team and collaborate on international projects from contract signing to final delivery. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and commissioning advanced automation solutions, while providing technical leadership and ensuring best practices across projects.

Responsibilities / Tasks

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

Designing, programming, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems in industrial environments

Taking end-to-end accountability for automation scope delivery, ensuring quality, timing, and budget compliance

Traveling internationally for commissioning activities (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

Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers when required

Sharing knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices across teams

Delivering regular progress reports and proactively managing project risks

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,



Telecommunications, etc.); Master’s degree is a plus

Minimum 2+ years of proven experience implementing PLC and SCADA automation solutions in industrial environments

Mechanical & electrical engineering know-how

Expertise in electricity, automation, control systems, and pneumatics

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

Knowledge on industrial communication protocols and system architectures

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, engineering tools, connectivity platforms)

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

Problem-solving mindset and ability to work autonomously

Cross-functional and multidisciplinary teamwork approach

Willingness to travel internationally

We Offer

Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities

Private health insurance plan

Employee Assistance Program

Adaptable working hours and a hybrid working model

23 days of vacation per year

Great work environment as part of a collaborative team

Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally

The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026

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📌 Senior Automation Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Gea Group
📍 Madrid