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Maintenance Technician (TPM) / PLC

On-site in Valls·Added 28 days ago

Still open when we checked on 28 Sept

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work on-site in Valls

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

    “Formación Profesional en Mantenimiento Industrial, Mecatrónica, Automatización, Electrónica o equivalente experiencia.” — per the ad.

Skills

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Vocational Training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Automation, Electronics, or equivalent experience.
Experience or knowledge in programming, diagnosis, and maintenance of PLCs.
Knowledge of industrial automation, electrical systems, and automated production equipment.
Ability to analyze technical breakdowns and apply solutions in a structured and safe manner.
Availability to work in rotating shifts, including 3-shift or 4th-shift modalities.

The role

As a PLC Maintenance Technician, you will ensure the availability, reliability, and safety of production equipment through the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities. You will be part of the Industrial Maintenance area, collaborating closely with the Engineering and Production teams to drive continuous improvement in a highly automated environment.

What you'll do

Execute preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of production equipment and facilities.
Diagnose and resolve technical incidents related to PLCs, automation, and industrial systems.
Participate in the planning and execution of maintenance during scheduled technical shutdowns.
Analyze breakdowns, identify root causes, and propose improvement actions to reduce production downtime.
Manage spare parts needs and contribute to the availability of critical components.
Provide support to operators in first-level maintenance activities and promote 5S methodologies.
Keep technical documentation associated with repairs, interventions, and industrial assets up to date.
Collaborate in the implementation of TPM tools and in the monitoring of maintenance indicators.
Participate in investigations of incidents with an impact on production, quality, or safety.
Actively contribute to continuous improvement, automation, and industrial process optimization projects.

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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