Automation Engineer

Apply now

Engineering

Spain, Alcobendas

December

Full time

Permanent

Job benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Continuous personnel development (e-learnings & projects)

Free day to volunteer

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

• 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.

Why join GEA

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Related jobs

Project Engineer

GEA is one of the world's leading technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. Our mission? Designing and delivering sustainable solutions that shape the future of production. Currently we are looking for a Project Engineer...

Visit job

Mechanical Designer

¿Te apasiona el diseño mecánico y la ingeniería de procesos? Únete a nuestro equipo En GEA, líder global en tecnología para la industria alimentaria y otros sectores, buscamos un Mechanical Designer para nuestra división Liquid & Powder Technologies. Serás parte...

Visit job

Process Development Engineer - Membrane Filtration

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the...

Visit job

Technischer Redakteur | Dokumentation (m/w/d/x)

Mit einem starken Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit, einschließlich der Nutzung natürlicher Kältemittel, basiert das umfassende Portfolio der GEA Heating & Refrigeration auf jahrzehntelanger Innovation und führender Expertise in der industriellen Kälte- und Wärmetechnik. Von Kompressoren und vorkonfigurierten Kompressorsystemen über Kühlsysteme, Wärmepumpen...

Visit job

Electrical Engineer

Sei pronto a contribuire al futuro delle industrie sostenibili? Unisciti a GEA e diventa parte di un team globale che guida innovazione, eccellenza e impatto nei settori alimentare, delle bevande e dei processi. GEA è uno dei principali fornitori per...

Visit job

Automation Engineer - Tablet Press

The GEA Group is one of the largest system providers globally for food, pharma and energy processes with about EUR 4.5 billion revenue in 2017 with its headquarters in Duesseldorf-Germany. GEA Pharma Systems is part of the GEA Group and...

Visit job

Associate Electrical Engineer

Visit job

Tooling Engineer

Nieuwsgierig naar de wereld van voedselinnovatie? Bij GEA Food Solutions zijn we gepassioneerd in het creëren van baanbrekende technologieën en oplossingen die de voedselindustrie transformeren. Ons portfolio bevat zowel zelfstandige als volledig geautomatiseerde lijnen, die kunnen worden geïntegreerd met vries-...

Visit job

GEA careers

Join a top employer

GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.

GEA careers

A world of opportunities

We're a global industrial engineering company and one of the world's largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, and many others. GEA offers exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world.

Why GEA

GEA careers

About GEA

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.

Learn more (pdf)

Receive news from GEA

Stay in touch with GEA innovations and stories by signing up for news from GEA.

Sign up

Need assistance?

We are here to help With just a few details we will be able to respond to your inquiry.

Contact us

GEA is one of the world's largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

GEA is listed in the DAX and the STOXX Europe 600 Index and is also among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices.

Products & services

Beverage

Chemical

Dairy

Dairy farming

Environment

Food

Heating & refrigeration

Home & personal care

Marine

New food

Oil & gas and energy

Pharma & healthcare

Company

About us

Sustainability

Investors

Media

Careers

Quick Links

Document search

Events & webinars

Farm Technologies dealer login

GEA merchandise shop

GEA videos

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft 2025

Imprint & terms of use

Data Protection Notice

Cookie settings

Sitemap