Marlex is a leading Spanish human resources and recruitment consultancy specializing in talent acquisition, temporary staffing, and executive search. With over 30 years of experience and a network of more than 60 offices, the company serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, engineering, healthcare, and administration, positioning itself as one of the top HR firms in the country.

Headquartered in Catalonia, Marlex has a deep-rooted presence across the Spanish territory, with significant operations in Madrid and Barcelona. For international professionals, Marlex acts as a key gateway to the Spanish job market, frequently managing recruitment processes for high-tech sectors like mobility and defense that require multilingual talent and specialized technical expertise.

Founded in 1996 in Girona, Marlex began as a local recruitment firm before expanding nationwide. It has grown into one of the largest HR consultancies in Spain, focusing on proximity to both clients and candidates.

For international professionals

Operates a network of over 60 physical offices across Spain, providing extensive local market coverage.
Specializes in high-growth sectors for international talent, including Aerospace, Engineering, and IT.
Frequently manages recruitment for roles requiring multilingual capabilities, specifically English and French.
Acts as a primary recruiter for major industrial and technology hubs in Madrid, Barcelona, and Andalusia.

Automation and PLC Engineer

Marlex Recruiting

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

Requirements

• Education in Industrial Engineering, Automation, Electronics, or similar.
• Experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Omron, or equivalents).
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, HMI, electrical schematic design, and industrial electronics.
• Previous experience in similar roles within the industrial sector.
• Availability to travel occasionally for commissioning.
• A responsible, autonomous, and decisive person, with a customer orientation and ability to work in a team.

Job Description

At Marlex, we are collaborating with a company specialized in industrial automation, which currently needs to incorporate an Industrial Automation Engineer to reinforce its technical team and participate in the development of automation projects for clients across various industrial sectors.

We are looking for a person with experience in PLC programming, knowledge of industrial automation, and a problem-solving orientation, who wants to be part of a stable project with a high technical component.

Main functions

• Develop and program PLCs, mainly Siemens and Omron.

• Configure and develop SCADA systems and HMI interfaces.

• Provide technical support for industrial automation projects.

• Perform the commissioning of installations and equipment at client sites.

• Diagnose and resolve technical incidents.

• Coordinate with the technical team and monitor assigned projects.

• Participate in the continuous improvement of implemented processes and solutions.

What are we looking for?

• Education in Industrial Engineering, Automation, Electronics, or similar.

• Experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Omron, or equivalents).

• Knowledge of SCADA systems, HMI, electrical schematic design, and industrial electronics.

• Previous experience in similar roles within the industrial sector.

• Availability to travel occasionally for commissioning.

• A responsible, autonomous, and decisive person, with a customer orientation and ability to work in a team.

What do we offer?

• Direct incorporation into a consolidated company and a benchmark in the industrial automation sector.

• Stable position with participation in technical projects across different industrial sectors.

• Schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexible hours.

• Good working environment, autonomy in the development of functions, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Workplace located in Tona

View original advert (Spanish)

Des de Marlex, estem col·laborant amb una empresa especialitzada en automatització industrial, que actualment necessita incorporar un/a Enginyer/a d'Automatització Industrial per reforçar el seu equip tècnic i participar en el desenvolupament de projectes d'automatització per a clients de diversos sectors industrials.

Busquem una persona amb experiència en programació de PLCs, coneixements en automatització industrial i orientació a la resolució de problemes, que vulgui formar part d'un projecte estable amb un alt component tècnic.