Fagor Automation
Fagor Automation is a global industrial automation company specializing in CNC (computer numerical control) systems, tailored solutions, and high-tech automation for machine tools. Part of the Mondragon Corporation, one of the world's largest worker cooperatives, the company designs and manufactures advanced automation products for sectors like aerospace, automotive, and energy. Its global scale includes a strong international presence with subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, operating within a deeply rooted Basque Country industrial tradition.
In Spain, Fagor Automation is headquartered in Arrasate-Mondragón, in the Basque Country, and serves as a technological hub for research, development, and production. The company is known for a cooperative work culture, emphasizing innovation, quality, and employee involvement, making it an attractive option for international professionals seeking stability and a meaningful role in a globally connected but locally driven engineering environment. Roles often involve direct engagement with clients and technical support, offering opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
Company History
Founded in 1968 in the Basque Country, Fagor Automation emerged from the Mondragon cooperative movement, and has since evolved into a global leader in industrial automation, particularly known for its CAD/CAM systems and CNC platforms. Over decades, it has expanded internationally, establishing subsidiaries across the globe while maintaining its cooperative ownership model. Its history is marked by a strong commitment to technological innovation and skilled manufacturing in Spain.
For International Professionals
- Fagor Automation is part of the Mondragon Corporation, the world's largest worker cooperative, offering a unique cooperative employment model with profit-sharing and a strong emphasis on worker-ownership.
- The company's Spanish headquarters in Arrasate-Mondragón is located in the Basque Country, known for its distinctive language and culture, and is well-connected to Spain and Europe.
- Opportunities involve direct international client interaction and technical support, providing exposure to global markets and potential language leverage for engineers proficient in Spanish.
- The region offers a high quality of life, with access to both modern urban centers (nearby Bilbao) and natural landscapes, while maintaining a strong industrial tradition.
- As a subsidiary of a cooperative, international employees often integrate into a collaborative, team-oriented corporate culture that values long-term talent development and internal mobility.
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