The Regional Controls Engineer is responsible for leading the design, implementation, optimisation and lifecycle management of industrial automation and control systems across the EMEAI manufacturing network.

The role partners with manufacturing sites and engineering stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable and innovative automation solutions that improve operational performance, quality, sustainability and business results.

This role offers the opportunity to influence automation strategy across a global manufacturing organisation, work with diverse technologies and contribute directly to safety, quality, sustainability and business performance.

Location: France, Spain (Barcelona region), Poland, Romania In this role you will be responsible for...

Automation Project Delivery

- Lead automation and controls projects from concept through commissioning and operational handover.
- Develop functional specifications and automation architectures.
- Manage budgets, schedules, technical deliverables and supplier performance.

Manufacturing Reliability

- Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis support.
- Improve equipment reliability and process performance.
- Support critical production incidents and recovery activities 24/7 as required.

Automation Lifecycle Management

- Develop technology roadmaps and obsolescence strategies.
- Standardise automation platforms and engineering practices.
- Support long-term asset lifecycle planning.

Industrial Cybersecurity

- Support OT cybersecurity initiatives and compliance requirements.
- Apply secure-by-design principles within control system environments.
- Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to mitigate operational risk.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity and sustainability.
- Support digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Technical Leadership

- Mentor engineers, technicians and contractors.
- Develop standards, documentation and training resources.
- Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.

The skills and experience we are ideally looking for...

- Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 7 years experience in automation, controls engineering or manufacturing engineering.
- Demonstrated experience delivering industrial automation projects.




- Chemical or batch manufacturing experience.
- ISA-88 knowledge.
- OT Cybersecurity experience.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Industrial networking and digital manufacturing experience.

What We Can Offer You...

- Compensation varies depending on location. For any locations other than Preferred Location in , compensation will be shared early in the recruitment process.
- Company bonus plan
- Private medical insurance
- Life Pension Scheme: Company-contributed for your future security.
- Versátil Working Schedule: Includes weekends and bank holidays.
- Sick Pay and Annual Leave: Continued salary payment during sickness and 25 days of annual leave.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your personal time and well-being.
- Career Opportunities: Grow within a truly international business.
- Ongoing Training and Support: Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Location: France, Spain (Barcelona region), Poland, Romania Travel Requirements: Up to 30% of the time if based near a Sherwin-Williams site. If remote, 50% travel required

Pay transparency The salary range shown refers to base salary only. In addition to this, we offer a broader total reward package which may include bonus or incentive pay, relevant allowances, and a range of competitive benefits. We encourage candidates to consider the full package when evaluating an offer.

Salary is determined using a structured and objective framework, taking into account the role’s responsibilities, required skills and experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. This ensures pay decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with our commitment to equal pay and legal compliance.

The salary range shown refers to base salary only. In addition to this, we offer a broader total reward package which may include bonus or incentive pay, relevant allowances, and a range of competitive benefits. We encourage candidates to consider the full package when evaluating an offer.

Salary is determined using a structured and objective framework,



taking into account the role’s responsibilities, required skills and experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. This ensures pay decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with our commitment to equal pay and legal compliance.

In accordance with EU pay transparency requirements, we provide a salary range based on our preferred country of hire. Compensation varies depending on location. The salary range applicable to the location of candidate will be shared early in the recruitment process.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results.

Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

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