Responsibilities / TasksAs an Automation Engineer, you will join a dynamic, multicultural team and collaborate on international projects from contract signing to final delivery. Your main responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Implementing automation solutions for international projects (2–8 per year)</li><li>Traveling for commissioning up to 45% of your time</li><li>Ensuring compliance with customer specifications, GEA norms, and automation standards</li><li>Documenting engineering activities and developing functional analyses</li><li>Supervising electrical panel assembly and FAT</li><li>Conducting equipment IO tests and basic electrical measurements</li><li>Coordinating with external suppliers for material procurement</li><li>Promoting innovation and productivity improvements</li><li>Adhering to and evaluating safety during commissioning</li><li>Sharing knowledge and ideas across teams, providing regular progress reports</li><li>Identifying and implementing innovation opportunities and new tools/products</li><li>Making operational decisions and delivering technical automation solutions</li></ul>Your Profile / Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or similar (Automation, Telecommunication, etc.). Master’s degree is a plus</li><li>Mechanical &amp; electrical engineering know-how</li><li>Expertise in electricity, automation, control, and pneumatics</li><li>PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell) and HMI programming (Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Rockwell Factory Talk, Ignition)</li><li>Computer literacy (Internet, Microsoft Office)</li><li>Spanish (native) and high level of English (B2/C1); French, German, Portuguese highly valued</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills</li><li>Hygienic design know-how and QHSE standards (especially IAA)</li><li>Familiarity with S88, S95, S101 norms</li><li>Ethics, compliance, and professionalism</li><li>Autonomy and cross-functional, multidisciplinary approach</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally</li></ul>We Offer:<ul><li>Attractive compensation package.</li><li>Flexible working hours and the option for remote work (two days per week)</li><li>23 days of vacation per year</li><li>Great work environment as part of a collaborative team</li><li>Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level</li><li>Join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2025</li></ul>Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

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Automation Engineer

Responsibilities / TasksAs an&nbsp;Automation Engineer, you will join a dynamic, multicultural team and collaborate on international projects from contract signing to final delivery. Your main responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Implementing automation solutions for international projects (2–8 per year)</li><li>Traveling for commissioning up to 45% of your time</li><li>Ensuring compliance with customer specifications, GEA norms, and automation standards</li><li>Documenting engineering activities and developing functional analyses</li><li>Supervising electrical panel assembly and FAT</li><li>Conducting equipment IO tests and basic electrical measurements</li><li>Coordinating with external suppliers for material procurement</li><li>Promoting innovation and productivity improvements</li><li>Adhering to and evaluating safety during commissioning</li><li>Sharing knowledge and ideas across teams, providing regular progress reports</li><li>Identifying and implementing innovation opportunities and new tools/products</li><li>Making operational decisions and delivering technical automation solutions</li></ul>Your Profile / Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or similar (Automation, Telecommunication, etc.). Master’s degree is a plus</li><li>Mechanical &amp; electrical engineering know-how</li><li>Expertise in electricity, automation, control, and pneumatics</li><li>PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell) and HMI programming (Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Rockwell Factory Talk, Ignition)</li><li>Computer literacy (Internet, Microsoft Office)</li><li>Spanish (native) and high level of English (B2/C1); French, German, Portuguese highly valued</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills</li><li>Hygienic design know-how and QHSE standards (especially IAA)</li><li>Familiarity with S88, S95, S101 norms</li><li>Ethics, compliance, and professionalism</li><li>Autonomy and cross-functional, multidisciplinary approach</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally</li></ul>We Offer:<ul><li>Attractive compensation package.</li><li>Flexible working hours&nbsp;and the option for remote work (two days per week)</li><li>23 days of vacation per year</li><li>Great work environment&nbsp;as part of a collaborative team</li><li>Internal training and career development opportunities&nbsp;at national and international level</li><li>Join a company recognized as a&nbsp;Top Employer 2025</li></ul>Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

Automation Engineer

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