Grifols is a global healthcare leader and one of the world's largest producers of plasma-derived medicines. Headquartered in Spain, the company specializes in developing, producing, and marketing innovative solutions and services in more than 110 countries. They operate across four main divisions: Bioscience, Diagnostic, Hospital, and Bio Supplies, employing over 20,000 people worldwide.

As a Spanish multinational with a massive global footprint, Grifols offers a unique environment for international professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Their primary operations and R&D hubs are located in the Barcelona metropolitan area, where English is frequently used as a working language for global roles. The company is a major recruiter for specialized scientific, engineering, and digital talent looking to relocate to Spain.

Founded in 1940 in Barcelona by Dr. José Antonio Grifols Lucas, the company began as a family clinical analysis laboratory. It has since grown into a global pharmaceutical giant, pioneering many techniques in plasma fractionation and transfusion medicine.

For international professionals

Headquartered in the Barcelona area, offering high-level global corporate and R&D roles.
English is a primary working language for many global functions and international teams.
Provides opportunities in highly specialized fields like plasma science, biotechnology, and clinical research.
Strong track record of hiring international talent for their global business services and IT hubs in Spain.

This job was published 3 months ago

Mechanical Engineering Trainee

Grifols

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of the healthcare sector? Do you want to contribute to improving the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that has been improving the health and well-being of people around the world since 1909. We are leaders in blood-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, and we develop, produce, and market innovative medicines, solutions, and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal opportunities, and our mission is to provide an inclusive environment where differences enhance our company.

At Grifols Engineering, the group company responsible for managing global facility projects within Grifols, we are launching a Trainee Program in which you will have the opportunity to learn about different areas within the company.

What will your responsibilities be?

You will provide support to project engineers and specialists throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
You will actively participate in the different stages of the project: conception, design, execution, commissioning (start-up) and final delivery (handover).
You will have the opportunity to rotate through the different disciplines involved in machinery projects for the pharmaceutical industry, acquiring a global vision of the process.
You will collaborate in the development of the conceptual design, contributing to the initial definition of technical solutions.
You will participate in the detailed design, both at the hardware and software level.
You will be part of the assembly process within Grifols Engineering, understanding the integration of the systems.
You will collaborate in the testing and validation phases of the equipment.
You will participate in the FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test), ensuring the correct functioning of the systems before and after their installation.

Who are you?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out the responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, and/or abilities required. Job adaptations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

Are you studying for a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical and/or Industrial Engineering?
Do you have knowledge of 3D design (preferably Solidworks)?
You have an advanced level of English.
You have the option to make an agreement through your study center for a minimum of 8 months.
You are a proactive person, eager to learn, flexible, and you feel comfortable in a dynamic and innovative environment.

What do we offer?

Compensation: Study assistance, cafeteria and company bus.
Opportunity to train in a highly regulated and international environment.
Join a multidisciplinary team, with real opportunities to learn and develop in the pharmaceutical industry.

Being part of Grifols means the opportunity to work in an internationally focused environment where equal opportunities are promoted.

It means the opportunity to develop professionally, receive ongoing training, and join a team of professionals where everyone's individual contribution matters. Our commitment is to maintain an environment that fosters the professional growth of our employees in a positive work atmosphere.

Grifols' human capital is key both in the development of activities and in the company's expansion process.

If you are interested in growing with us and your profile matches this professional opportunity, send us your CV!

Location: Parets del Vallès.

Learn more about Grifols

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¿Te gustaría unirte a un equipo internacional que trabaja para mejorar el futuro del sector de la salud? ¿Quieres contribuir a mejorar la vida de millones de personas? Grifols es una compañía global del sector de la salud que desde 1909 mejora la salud y el bienestar de las personas en todo el mundo. Somos líderes en medicamentos hemoderivados y medicina transfusional y desarrollamos, producimos y comercializamos medicamentos, soluciones y servicios innovadores en más de 110 países y regiones.

Creemos que la diversidad aporta valor a nuestro negocio, a nuestros equipos y a nuestra cultura. Estamos comprometidos con la igualdad de oportunidades y nuestra misión es ofrecer un entorno inclusivo donde las diferencias sumen a nuestra compañía.

En Grifols Engineering, empresa del grupo encargada de gestionar proyectos de instalaciones globales dentro de Grifols, vamos a poner en marcha un Trainee Program en el cual tendrás la oportunidad de conocer diferentes áreas dentro de la compañía.

¿Cuáles serán tus responsabilidades?

Brindarás soporte a ingenieros e ingenieras de proyecto, así como a especialistas, a lo largo de todas las fases del ciclo de vida del proyecto.
Participarás activamente en las distintas etapas del proyecto: concepción, diseño, ejecución, commissioning (puesta en marcha) y entrega final (handover).
Tendrás la oportunidad de rotar por las diferentes disciplinas implicadas en proyectos de maquinaria para la industria farmacéutica, adquiriendo una visión global del proceso.
Colaborarás en el desarrollo del diseño conceptual, contribuyendo a la definición inicial de soluciones técnicas.
Participarás en el diseño de detalle, tanto a nivel de hardware como de software.
Formarás parte del proceso de montaje dentro de Grifols Engineering, comprendiendo la integración de los sistemas.
Colaborarás en las fases de testing y validación de los equipos.
Participarás en las pruebas FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) y SAT (Site Acceptance Test), asegurando el correcto funcionamiento de los sistemas antes y después de su instalación.

¿Quién eres?

Para realizar este trabajo con éxito, una persona debe ser capaz de llevar a cabo las responsabilidades de manera satisfactoria. Los requisitos enumerados a continuación son representativos de los conocimientos, habilidades, formación y/o capacidad requeridos. Se pueden realizar adaptaciones del puesto para que las personas con diversidad funcional puedan desarrollar las funciones.

Estás estudiando Grado o Máster en Ingeniería Mecánica y/o Industrial.
Tienes conocimientos de diseño en 3D (preferiblemente Solidworks).
Cuentas con un nivel de inglés avanzado.
Tienes disponibilidad de realizar un convenio a través de tu centro de estudios por un mínimo de 8 meses.
Eres una persona proactiva, con ganas de aprender, flexible y te sientes cómodo/a en un ambiente dinámico y de innovación.

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Compensación: Ayuda al estudio, comedor y autobús de empresa.
Oportunidad de formarte en un entorno altamente regulado e internacional.
Integrarte en un equipo multidisciplinar, con posibilidades reales de aprender y desarrollarte en la industria farmacéutica.

Formar parte de Grifols significa la oportunidad de trabajar en un entorno de proyección internacional donde se promueve la igualdad de oportunidades.

Significa la oportunidad de desarrollarte profesionalmente, de disponer de formación continua y de integrarte en un equipo de profesionales en el que la aportación individual de cada uno cuenta. Nuestro compromiso es mantener un entorno que favorezca el desarrollo profesional de nuestros empleados en un buen ambiente de trabajo.

El capital humano de Grifols es clave tanto en el desarrollo de las actividades como en el proceso de expansión de la compañía.

¡Si estás interesado/a en crecer con nosotros y tu perfil encaja con esta oportunidad profesional, mándanos tu cv!