Senior Automation Engineer

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Design, program, implement, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA automation solutions for international projects (2-8 projects annually).
• Own the automation scope from design through delivery, ensuring compliance with quality, schedule, budget, customer specifications, and company standards.
• Lead commissioning activities worldwide (up to 45% travel), including I/O testing, basic electrical measurements, safety assessments, and system validation.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including functional analyses, engineering reports, and project progress updates.
• Supervise electrical panel assembly and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support project execution and material procurement.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and project risks while making sound operational decisions.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and standardization initiatives across projects.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to support team development and best practices.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field (Automation, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, etc.); Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience delivering PLC and SCADA automation solutions in industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of automation, control systems, electricity, pneumatics, and industrial system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Schneider, and Rockwell, and HMI/SCADA systems including FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Ignition, Siemens, and Schneider.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and engineering software tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related technical applications.
• Native Spanish and advanced English (B2/C1); additional languages such as French, German, or Portuguese are an advantage.
• Knowledge of hygienic design principles, QHSE standards, and industry standards such as ISA S88, S95, and S101.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and within multicultural, cross-functional teams.
• High level of professionalism, ethics, and compliance awareness.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 45% of the time.

We offer:

• Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities
• Private health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
• 23 days of vacation per year
• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
• Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as aTop Employer 2026

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