Almirall is a leading global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Barcelona, specializing in medical dermatology. Founded in 1943, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for skin health, covering a wide range of conditions from psoriasis to actinic keratosis. With a presence in over 21 countries and a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees, Almirall is a key player in the European pharmaceutical sector and is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange.

As a Spanish-founded company with its global headquarters in Barcelona, Almirall offers a unique blend of local heritage and international reach. The company maintains significant R&D and manufacturing facilities in the Barcelona area, making it a hub for scientific and technical talent. For international professionals, Almirall provides a diverse and collaborative environment where English is frequently used in global functions, along with structured trainee programs and opportunities for career progression in specialized fields like biotechnology and clinical development.

Founded in 1943 in Barcelona, Almirall began as a local pharmaceutical firm before expanding internationally through strategic acquisitions and a focus on R&D. It went public on the Spanish Stock Exchange in 2007 and has since pivoted its core strategy to become a global leader in medical dermatology.

Technical Engineer Trainee – Chemical Plant (Summer)

Almirall

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Job Description

We're building the future of medical dermatology by focusing on unmet patient needs and giving people the space to think independently, take ownership and make an impact that matters.

Our purpose is simple: to transform patients' lives by addressing real needs. We work with care, act with courage, keep things simple and focus our innovation where it makes a difference.

Recognised as a Top Employer in Spain since 2008 and in Germany since 2025, we continue to invest in an environment where people can grow and move forward.

If you care differently, you belong here.

Are you looking for an opportunity this summer where you can be in contact with a real industrial plant and put your engineering knowledge into practice?

At Almirall, we are looking to incorporate a Technical Engineer Trainee for our Sant Celoni and Sant Andreu de la Barca plants, where you will be able to work alongside technical teams and participate in real projects within a chemical environment.

What will you do?>
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and provide support in tasks such as:
Technical support to the engineering team during the plant shutdown
Collaboration in the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and systems, ensuring compliance with regulations (GMP, safety, environment).
Support in the supervision of engineering projects.
Support to technicians from different areas (qualification, automation, and maintenance) on a daily basis.
You will work alongside experienced professionals, learning from a real and dynamic industrial environment.

What are we looking for?>
Students or recent graduates in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
Basic proficiency in Excel and Word.
Intermediate level of English (mainly reading and writing).
Valuable: knowledge of AutoCAD.

Conditions>
Paid internship between July and September
Working day of 35 hours per week, starting at 08:00h.
Location: Sant Celoni and Sant Andreu (according to planning).
If you are looking for practical experience in a plant and want to learn from real projects from the inside, this is your opportunity!

View original advert (Spanish)

We're building the future of medical dermatology by focusing on unmet patient needs and giving people the space to think independently, take ownership and make an impact that matters.

Our purpose is simple: to transform patients' lives by addressing real needs. We work with care, act with courage, keep things simple and focus our innovation where it makes a difference.

Recognised as a Top Employer in Spain since 2008 and in Germany since 2025, we continue to invest in an environment where people can grow and move forward.

If you care differently, you belong here.

¿Estás buscando una oportunidad para este verano donde puedas estar en contacto con una planta industrial real y poner en práctica tus conocimientos de ingeniería?

En Almirall buscamos incorporar un/a Technical Engineer Trainee para nuestras plantas de Sant Celoni y Sant Andreu de la Barca, donde podrás trabajar junto a equipos técnicos y participar en proyectos reales dentro de un entorno químico.

¿Qué harás?

Formarás parte de un equipo multidisciplinar y darás soporte en tareas como:

Apoyo técnico al equipo de ingeniería durante el paro de planta
Colaboración en el mantenimiento de instalaciones, equipos y sistemas, asegurando el cumplimiento de normativas (GMP, seguridad, medioambiente).
Soporte en la supervisión de proyectos de ingeniería .
Apoyo a técnicos de diferentes áreas (cualificación, automatización y mantenimiento) en el día a día.

Trabajarás junto a profesionales con experiencia, aprendiendo de un entorno industrial real y dinámico.