As a Senior Automation Engineer based in our Alcobendas (Madrid, Spain) office,
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, ensuring best practices across projects, and
supporting the successful delivery of automation systems worldwide. This
position offers the opportunity to work in an international environment with
significant customer interaction and travel for commissioning activities.

Responsibilities / Tasks

* Design, program, implement, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA automation
solutions for international projects (2–8 projects annually).
* Own the automation scope from design through delivery, ensuring compliance
with quality, schedule, budget, customer specifications, and company
standards.
* Lead commissioning activities worldwide (up to 45% travel), including I/O
testing, basic electrical measurements, safety assessments, and system
validation.




* Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including functional analyses,
engineering reports, and project progress updates.
* Supervise electrical panel assembly and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
* Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support project
execution and material procurement.
* Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and project risks while making sound
operational decisions.
* Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and standardization initiatives
across projects.
* Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to support
team development and best practices.

Your Profile / Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field (Automation,
Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, etc.); Master's degree is a plus.
* Minimum 2+ years of experience delivering PLC and SCADA automation solutions
in industrial

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