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<ul><li>Implementing automation solutions for international projects (2–8 per year)</li><li>Designing, programming, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems in industrial environments</li><li>Taking end-to-end accountability for automation scope delivery, ensuring quality, timing, and budget compliance</li><li>Traveling internationally for commissioning activities (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>Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers when required</li><li>Sharing knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices across teams</li><li>Delivering regular progress reports and proactively managing project risks</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, Telecommunications, etc.); Master’s degree is a plus</li><li>Minimum 2+ years of proven experience implementing PLC and SCADA automation solutions in industrial environments</li><li>Mechanical &amp; electrical engineering know-how</li><li>Expertise in electricity, automation, control systems, and pneumatics</li><li>Advanced PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell) and HMI programming (Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Rockwell Factory Talk, Ignition)</li><li>Knowledge on industrial communication protocols and system architectures</li><li>Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, engineering tools, connectivity platforms)</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>Problem-solving mindset and ability to work autonomously</li><li>Cross-functional and multidisciplinary teamwork approach</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally</li></ul>We offer:<ul><li>Attractive compensation package aligned with experience &amp; responsibilities</li><li>Private health insurance plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model</li><li>23 days of vacation per year</li><li>Great work environment as part of a collaborative team</li><li>Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally</li><li>The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026</li></ul>Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

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Senior Automation Engineer

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<ul><li>Implementing automation solutions for international projects (2–8 per year)</li><li>Designing, programming, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems in industrial environments</li><li>Taking end-to-end accountability for automation scope delivery, ensuring quality, timing, and budget compliance</li><li>Traveling internationally for commissioning activities (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>Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers when required</li><li>Sharing knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices across teams</li><li>Delivering regular progress reports and proactively managing project risks</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, Telecommunications, etc.); Master’s degree is a plus</li><li>Minimum 2+ years of proven experience implementing PLC and SCADA automation solutions in industrial environments</li><li>Mechanical &amp; electrical engineering know-how</li><li>Expertise in electricity, automation, control systems, and pneumatics</li><li>Advanced PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell) and HMI programming (Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Rockwell Factory Talk, Ignition)</li><li>Knowledge on industrial communication protocols and system architectures</li><li>Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, engineering tools, connectivity platforms)</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>Problem-solving mindset and ability to work autonomously</li><li>Cross-functional and multidisciplinary teamwork approach</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally</li></ul>We offer:<ul><li>Attractive compensation package aligned with experience &amp; responsibilities</li><li>Private health insurance plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model</li><li>23 days of vacation per year</li><li>Great work environment as part of a collaborative team</li><li>Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally</li><li>The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026</li></ul>Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

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