Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Job title: Team lead, Controls Technician
We are working with the leading global provider of highly automated, intralogistics solutions for warehousing, production, and order fulfilment. We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Team Lead Controls Technician with a strong background in automation and control systems to support the commissioning of materials handling and logistics systems.
Responsibilities
* Ensure thorough preparation of all relevant commissioning materials including tools, documents, specification sheets, software, functional specifications, and required services.
* Conduct high-level MFS (Material Flow System) interface tests to ensure proper integration and functionality.
* Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to project timelines and safety protocols.
* Identify errors and areas for improvement—both internal and from third parties—and contribute to continuous improvement processes (CIP).
* Follow and enforce general and operator-specific safety procedures. Conduct initial and follow-up safety assessments at construction sites. Provide occupational health and safety instructions to internal staff, monitor compliance, and document all safety-related activities.
Qualifications
* Technical education in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field (minimum: completed apprenticeship with additional qualifications).
* Hands-on experience in PLC programming using SIEMENS S7 TIA Portal, ideally with FUP and SCL.
* Proficiency in handling various bus systems: Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet, CAN, and ASi.
* Practical knowledge of variable-speed drives, including both three-phase asynchronous and servo drives with frequency converters.
* Prior experience in commissioning on construction sites, ideally within the materials handling or logistics sectors.
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
* Valid Driving License (Class B).