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About the position
Your responsibilities and 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 and 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
About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
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GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.
