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Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Madrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree





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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Experience or exposure to MES systems (e.g., AVEVA/Wonderware, Rockwell FT, Siemens Opcenter, Apriso, etc.)
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and shop floor integration
- Fluent in English
Nice to have
- Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Industrial Software, Production IT, or a related field
- Experience in implementing and commissioning industrial software in a manufacturing site
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in C#,.NET, Web API development
- Proficient in creating and optimizing SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning
- Strong experience in implementing responsive and interactive front-end components using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Solid understanding of SCADA solutions and industrial communication protocols
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Experience with the following AVEVA software is a plus :
- AVEVA MES
- AVEVA System Platform
- AVEVA Work Tasks
- AVEVA Enterprise Integrator
- AVEVA InTouch OMI
The role
Job Title: Senior MES Software Engineer
We are looking for a skilled and experienced MES Software Engineer (Technical Lead Engineer or Solution Architect) to join our MES Delivery team in Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft Transact-SQL, JavaScript, and RESTful Web APIs, along with hands-on experience in implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ideally with AVEVA Software (System Platform, MES, Work Tasks). In this role you will be fully customer facing and a member of the AVEVA MES Delivery project team responsible for the solution fit to customer requirements to deliver business value. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable MES solutions supporting manufacturing processes.
What you'll do
- Participate in requirements gathering, system design, and code reviews
- Ensure best practices in coding, security, and system performance
- Design, develop, and maintain MES solutions built with AVEVA products
- Integrate with external systems (e.g., SAP, PLCs, SCADA) as part of MES architecture
- Author system acceptance test criteria based on formal requirements and ensure customer requirements are met 100% in a timely fashion.
- Conduct unit testing and system testing as per the test plan.
- Site commissioning of the MES Solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in manufacturing environments
- Maintain detailed technical documentation
How you'll work
Location: Madrid (Hybrid) or Gallarate (Italy, Remote)
Employment Type: full-time
- Travel up to 25% to customer sites for requirements gathering workshops, design workshops, training workshops, implementation etc.
About AVEVA
AVEVA's cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably. Its portfolio spans industrial AI, cloud (the CONNECT platform), engineering and design, operations control, SCADA, and data management and visualization, with flagship products including the AVEVA PI System, AVEVA InTouch HMI, AVEVA Unified Engineering and AVEVA E3D Design, serving industries from oil, gas and energy to manufacturing, mining, marine and infrastructure.
AVEVA is actively hiring in Spain, with a wide range of currently open roles spanning software engineering (e.g. Junior Software Engineer, Senior Cloud Software Developer, .NET Software Developer), industrial AI research (e.g. Principal Research Scientist - Frontier Industrial AI, Senior Software Engineer, Core AI Services), data engineering, finance (e.g. Financial Accountant, Finance Associate - Record to Report), and commercial roles such as Account Manager - Spain and Senior Principal Presales Consultant EMEA. The company states it was the first software business in the world to have its sustainability targets validated by the SBTi and has been recognized for the transparency and ambition of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Industry
- Industrial software
Good to know if you are moving
- AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software whose solutions are used by thousands of enterprises in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals.
- AVEVA currently advertises numerous open roles in Spain, including Junior Software Engineer, Senior Cloud Software Developer, Principal Research Scientist - Frontier Industrial AI, Data Engineer, Financial Accountant, and Account Manager - Spain.
- The company states it was the first software business in the world to have its sustainability targets validated by the SBTi and has been recognized for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In their own words
About the company & team
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals - safely, efficiently and more sustainably.
We're the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we've been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We've also recently been named as one of the world's most innovative companies.
If you're a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers.
Our dynamic global team of 700+ engineers, developers, consultants, solution architects and project managers are at the forefront of delivering AVEVA cutting-edge solutions to customers. The work is complex and technical, but immensely rewarding: we empower customers to harness the full transformative potential of AVEVA's solutions. If you're analytical, pragmatic, and driven to make a tangible impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector, our team is the perfect place for you.
Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.
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