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 / TasksDesign, program, implement, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA automation solutionsfor 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 stakeholdersto support project execution and material procurement.Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and project riskswhile making sound operational decisions.Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and standardization initiativesacross projects.Provide technical leadership, mentoring,



and knowledge sharingto support team development and best practices.Your Profile / QualificationsBachelor's degree inElectronics Engineeringor a related field (Automation, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, etc.); Master's degree is a plus.Minimum2+ years of experience delivering PLC and SCADA automation solutionsin industrial environments.Strong knowledge ofautomation, control systems, electricity, pneumatics, and industrial system architecture .Hands-on experience with PLC platforms such asSiemens, Schneider, and Rockwell, and HMI/SCADA systems includingFactoryTalk, Wonderware, Ignition, Siemens, and Schneider .Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and engineering software tools.Proficiency inMicrosoft Officeand related technical applications.Native Spanish and advanced English (B2/C1) ; additional languages such as French, German, or Portuguese are an advantage.Knowledge of hygienic design principles, QHSE standards, and industry standards such asISA S88, S95, and S101 .Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and within multicultural, cross-functional teams.High level of professionalism, ethics, and compliance awareness.Willingness to travel internationally up to 45% of the time.We offer:Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilitiesPrivate health insurance planEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible working hours and a hybrid working model23 days of vacation per yearGreat work environment as part of a collaborative teamContinuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationallyThe opportunity to join a company recognized as aTop Employer 2026#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Automation Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 ES04 GEA Process Engineering
📍 Madrid