Senior Engineer: Equipment & Technology Development + Automation LeadJob Summary
The Senior Engineer will lead the technological evolution of our
Payment Cards
production systems, leading both the acquisition & development of new machinery and the
modernization of existing production lines globally. This role bridges the gap between legacy equipment and modern
Industry 4.0
standards, ensuring that all assets — new and old — are optimized as well for
Sustainable Materials, Identity cards and full
MES integration .
Key ResponsibilitiesLegacy Equipment Modernization (Brownfield Automation):Assess and upgrade current production lines to increase automation levels, reducing manual intervention and improving
OEE .Retrofit existing machinery with advanced sensors,
IoT gateways, and updated
PLC/HMI
systems to enable real-time data collection.Implement automated
Vision Inspection Systems
on older lines to standardize quality control for artwork and security features.Implement current process and machines automation integrations through Cobots, Robots, bridges and other similar means.
Supplier Partnership & New Tech Development:Partner with global OEMS to develop "MES-ready" equipment for for smart cards production.To co-lead, with related Manufacturing Process Owners, the technical specifications and
FAT/SAT
for new high-speed and automated production equipment.Ensure new vendor solutions are compatible with the existing plant footprint and material flows.Partner with Line Automation Solution Suppliers to find the most suitable solutions for increasing the automation rate of the current production lines & equipment.
MES & Operations Digital Transformation:Bridge legacy equipment to the Company
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
using protocols like
OPC UA
or MQTT, ensuring 1:1 traceability across the entire shop floor.Standardize the digital "handshake" between various machine generations and the Card Production System.
Key Performance Indicators OwnerTo define and to monitor together with the Worldwide Operations sites, the KPI ́s define.To act and to stablish Action Plans with related stakeholders in case KPI ́s are out of targetTo work continuously with the respective production sites aiming for Productivity, Quality and Safety increase.Team LeadershipTo indirectly lead engineering colleagues in different production sites to have one Global View & Direction in regards to Equipment Development & Automation.
Qualifications & RequirementsExperience:
10+ years in
Smart Card manufacturing, with specific experience in
retrofitting and upgrading
and automating industrial machinery.AI Skills:
Proven experience of implementing AI tools / systems on Smart Cards or Passport production lines.Technical Skills:
To be graduated in Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial or other related field Engineering. Software development experience will be a plus.Automation projects
experience: Proven ability on being the company interface with automation and equipment connection suppliers, defining the requirements for the company within the internal interfaces and transferring the knowledge / needs to the partners / suppliers.Supplier Selection Process:
To have a track for active participation in such processes being the technical evaluator & decision maker of the chosen supplier & its solutionsProject Leadership:
Proven ability to manage
Projects / Programs
for new equipment while simultaneously leading internal
Continuous Improvement
automation projects with savings higher than 1 Million Euros.
Travel AvailabilityExpect Travels that can go up to 20% of the work time.
What's great about working with us?Culture & Diversity:
Inclusive, people-oriented environment with a global mindset (LGBT+ friendly).Global Collaboration:
Work with international teams across multiple regions.Career Development:
Continuous learning, internal mobility, and other opportunities.Benefits:
Flexible compensation plan (health insurance, transport, training, nursery vouchers), parking, and on-site canteen. Permanent contract.Work-Life Balance:
Flexible schedule, hybrid work. Core hours Mon–Thu (9:30–16:00), Fri (9:30–14:00).Location:
Easily accessible by public transport (Bus 88, 110, Metro L10 ZAL-Riu Vell, PR4) or private vehicle.
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