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Senior Industry 4.0 Researcher

Hybrid in O Porriño·Added 2 days ago

AIMEN Centro Tecnológico

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
AIMEN Centro Tecnológico doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near O Porriño for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 4+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
Driving licence and own vehicle
EU licences are valid in Spain; most others only for six months after you become resident.
University degree
“Grado en Ingeniería Industrial. Rama Automática, y/o Electrónica.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Work in a young team, in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment that will help you develop new knowledge and skills. Stability and flexible working hours; hybrid teleworking model that will allow you to balance your personal life. Training Plan in areas of specialization. Remuneration according to demonstrated merit. Immediate start. Location: O Porriño (located 25km from the city of Vigo, excellent connections to Vigo, Santiago, and Porto airports; and good connection with the AVE train network).

Requirements

What we're looking for

Previous experience of at least 4 years in R&D. ▪
Basic knowledge of I4: RAMI4.0, IDS.
Knowledge of IoT protocols (e.g., OPC-UA, MQTT). ▪
Programming in Python and/or C++/C. ▪
Office Suite: high level of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ▪
English level: B2/C1. ▪
Driving licence and own vehicle.
Availability to travel.

Nice to have

Highly valued: PhD in the field of Industry.

Information modeling (AutomationML, Asset Administration Shell). Knowledge of ontologies and semantics. Knowledge of frontend development (e.g., Angular). Knowledge of databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL). Knowledge of digital platforms/middleware. PLC programming (Siemens, Beckhoff) and fieldbuses. Basic knowledge of robotics. Digital twins based on 3D representation (e.g., Blender, Unity). We are looking for committed people, with high capacity for organization and teamwork, with communication, negotiation, and customer orientation skills, flexible, and with an interest in facing new professional challenges.

Education & certifications

Degree in Industrial Engineering. Automation and/or Electronics branch.
Master's in Industrial Engineering, automation branch
Degree in Industrial Informatics.

The role

What you'll do

The selected person will join Smart ▪ Systems and Smart Manufacturing, within the R&D+i Area, and will carry out the following functions: ▪

Execution of R&D projects in Industry 4.0. ▪
Software development. ▪

Hiring process

Interested persons must complete the form and attach their C.V. (CV_Surname1_Surname2_Name.pdf) through our website: www.aimen.es

About AIMEN Centro Tecnológico

AIMEN is a private, non-profit technology center based in Galicia, Spain, founded in 1967. It specializes in R&D+i and provides advanced technological services to industry, focusing on materials, advanced manufacturing, laser technologies, robotics, digitalization, and sustainability. With state-of-the-art facilities and a multi-sectoral approach, AIMEN supports industrial competitiveness through innovation and specialized training.

Industry: Research
Founded: 1967
Employees: unknown
Headquarters: O Porriño, Spain
In Spain: O Porriño
Website: aimen.es

Good to know if you are moving

AIMEN is based in O Porriño (Pontevedra), Galicia, a region in northwestern Spain with a strong industrial tradition.
The center offers specialized training programs and courses for industrial professionals, which may be relevant for skill development.
AIMEN's work spans multiple sectors, including automotive, metal mechanics, and advanced manufacturing, offering diverse project opportunities.
The organization is a non-profit association, which may influence its work culture and mission-driven approach.
Galicia offers a lower cost of living compared to major Spanish cities like Madrid or Barcelona, which may be attractive for relocating professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

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AIMEN is a multisectoral Innovation and Technology Center that develops R&D+i activities, providing technological services to industry in the fields of materials, advanced manufacturing processes, digitalization, and sustainability.

With a trajectory of more than 55 years, our vision is to consolidate ourselves as an excellent organization in technological innovation at the service of industry, to contribute to a more sustainable future. We have a team of more than 300 professionals whose great experience and motivation to achieve a better society through innovation make them our main asset.

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