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IT Specialist

On-site in Vigo·Added 16 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Lear Corporation

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Our summary

Hours: Includes night work · Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, Vigo
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience in an IT support, systems administration, or technical support environment.
Experience supporting servers, workstations, laptops, and Cisco wired and wireless network infrastructure.
Knowledge of Windows Server 2016/2019, Windows 10/11, and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and VMware environments.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

The role

As an IT Support Specialist, you will provide hands-on technical support for a manufacturing environment, ensuring reliable IT operations that enable uninterrupted production. You will support end users, infrastructure, networks, and production-critical systems while maintaining system availability, security, and performance across the plant.

What you'll do

Provide first-line technical support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for hardware, software, and production systems.
Manage and prioritize incidents, service requests, and open tasks through the corporate IT ticketing system.
Support end users with workplace technology, including training and guidance to improve productivity.
Install, upgrade, and maintain computer hardware, operating systems, and business applications.
Monitor and support LAN/WAN infrastructure, ensuring network stability and performance.
Perform system monitoring, backup activities, and routine maintenance to protect data integrity and system availability.
Maintain accurate technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge base materials.
Support servers, workstations, laptops, telecommunications equipment, and mobile devices.
Resolve production-critical IT issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.
Manage spare IT equipment inventory and coordinate preventative maintenance activities.
Support data flow, connectivity, and manufacturing IT operations across shifts, including weekends or nights when required.

Hiring process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; if you fit, an HR representative gets in touch and the recruiting team explains the interview process for that role, which varies by role and location

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Candidates who fit are connected with an HR representative first.

About Lear Corporation

Lear Corporation is a global automotive technology company that designs and manufactures seating and electrical distribution systems for major automakers worldwide. With over 160,000 employees across more than 250 locations in 37 countries, Lear is a Fortune 500 company and a leading supplier in the automotive industry, operating through two main business segments: Seating and E-Systems (electrical distribution and electronics).

In Spain, Lear has a significant industrial and engineering presence, with multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers, particularly in Catalonia and other regions. The company offers roles in engineering, manufacturing, IT, logistics, and HR, and is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. For international professionals, Lear provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment with global career mobility, especially in engineering and management positions within its E-Systems division.

Industry: Automotive
Founded: 1917
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Southfield, USA
In Spain: Barcelona, Valls, Roig de Levallois and 1 more
Website: lear.com

Good to know if you are moving

Lear has multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers in Spain, primarily in Catalonia (e.g., Barcelona area), offering opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, and IT.
The company operates in a global matrix structure, providing international professionals with potential for cross-border career mobility and exposure to global projects.
Many roles in Spain are focused on the E-Systems division (electronics and electrical distribution), which is a key growth area for the company.
Lear emphasizes continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, so experience with these methodologies is valued.
Working at Lear in Spain may require Spanish language skills for plant-based roles, but engineering and management positions often operate in English.

In their own words

About the company & team

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Additional information

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

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