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Automation Engineer
full-timeAlcobendas

Summary

Location

Alcobendas

Type

full-time

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About this role

Responsibilities / Tasks

As 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:

  • Implementing automation solutions for international projects (2–8 per year)

  • Traveling for commissioning up to 45% of your time

  • Ensuring compliance with customer specifications, GEA norms, and automation standards

  • Documenting engineering activities and developing functional analyses

  • Supervising electrical panel assembly and FAT

  • Conducting equipment IO tests and basic electrical measurements

  • Coordinating with external suppliers for material procurement

  • Promoting innovation and productivity improvements

  • Adhering to and evaluating safety during commissioning

  • Sharing knowledge and ideas across teams, providing regular progress reports

  • Identifying and implementing innovation opportunities and new tools/products

  • Making operational decisions and delivering technical automation solutions

Your Profile / Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or similar (Automation, Telecommunication, etc.). Master’s degree is a plus

  • Mechanical & electrical engineering know-how

  • Expertise in electricity, automation, control, and pneumatics

  • PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell) and HMI programming (Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Rockwell Factory Talk, Ignition)

  • Computer literacy (Internet, Microsoft Office)

  • Spanish (native) and high level of English (B2/C1); French, German, Portuguese highly valued

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Hygienic design know-how and QHSE standards (especially IAA)

  • Familiarity with S88, S95, S101 norms

  • Ethics, compliance, and professionalism

  • Autonomy and cross-functional, multidisciplinary approach

  • Willingness to travel internationally

We Offer:

  • Attractive compensation package.

  • Flexible working hours and the option for remote work (two days per week)

  • 23 days of vacation per year

  • Great work environment as part of a collaborative team

  • Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level

  • Join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2025

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Other facts

Tech stack
Automation Solutions,Electrical Engineering,PLC Programming,HMI Programming,Documentation,Compliance,Communication Skills,Innovation,Safety Standards,Project Management,Supplier Coordination,Functional Analysis,Electrical Measurements,Team Collaboration,Multicultural Teamwork,Technical Solutions

About GEA Group

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components.
GEA provides resource-efficient solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • As an Automation Engineer, you will implement automation solutions for international projects and ensure compliance with customer specifications. You will also document engineering activities and supervise electrical panel assembly.

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What does a Automation Engineer do at GEA Group?

As a Automation Engineer at GEA Group, you will: as an Automation Engineer, you will implement automation solutions for international projects and ensure compliance with customer specifications. You will also document engineering activities and supervise electrical panel assembly..

Why join GEA Group as a Automation Engineer?

GEA Group is a leading Industrial Machinery Manufacturing company.

Is the Automation Engineer position at GEA Group remote?

The Automation Engineer position at GEA Group is based in Alcobendas, Community of Madrid, Spain. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Automation Engineer position at GEA Group?

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