**Automation Engineer**:
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 integral company.
Why join GEA
**Job information**
**Reference Number**
JR-0034880
**Job function**
Engineering
**Position type**
Full time
**Site**
N/A, 28108 Alcobendas, Madrid
- GEA is a global leader in delivering innovative, customized process solutions for the dairy, beverage, food, and chemical industries. Our Liquid & Powder Technologies Division empowers industries with state-of-the-art processing equipment and integrated solutions. Our portfolio includes: - Brewing systems - Liquid processing - Aseptic and non-aseptic filling and packaging - Concentration, fermentation, crystallization, and purification - Drying, powder handling, and packaging - Carbon capture and emission control systems We serve a diverse range of sectors, including dairy, food, new food, beverage, chemical, and home & personal care.
- 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 with flexible remuneration options (e.g., health insurance, restaurant tickets)
- Adaptable 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