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On-site in Llanera·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)
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- On-site, Llanera
- Experience
- 5+ years
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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Indispensable requirements (Must-Haves):
- Relevant technical experience (minimum 5 years) in industrial automation and a solid practical understanding of the plant environment.
- Demonstrated ability in the organization, management, and coordination of projects and suppliers.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and flexibility skills.
Valued requirements (Nice-to-Haves):
- Degree in Industrial, Automation, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.
- Previous experience working with ABB robotics, PLC/SCADA systems, line integration, and machine safety.
- Previous experience in equipment development or industrial project leadership.
- Availability to travel occasionally to trade fairs and suppliers (including Bilbao and Germany).
The role
We are looking for an Industrial Automation Manager to strengthen and structure the technical production area of our client. The main objective of the position is to add management capacity, transfer responsibilities, and optimize the plant's current and future automated processes. You will work in a highly diversified environment, collaborating transversally with Production, Maintenance, Product Design, and Deputy General Management. You will have a direct impact on efficiency, costs, and manufacturing lead times, leading high-visibility projects and participating in the design and adaptation of internal technological solutions.
What you'll do
- Organize, prioritize, and lead automation projects in the plant.
- Define advanced technical solutions and coordinate their correct integration into production lines, robotics, and machinery.
- Coordinate the automation and production areas, fostering team development and collaboration.
- Select and manage suppliers, ensuring equipment approval and compliance with machine safety regulations.
- Maintain fluid and transversal communication with the Production, Maintenance, Product Design, and Management departments.
About Catenon
Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.
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About the company & team
A leading and constantly evolving industrial group within the lighting sector. The company stands out for its firm commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and the diversification of its production processes. It features advanced facilities that integrate multiple electronic production lines, lighting assembly, high-capacity automated warehouses with robotic technology, as well as plastic and aluminum injection processes, painting, and metallurgical manufacturing. They offer a dynamic, collaborative work environment focused on the development of proprietary technological solutions.
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