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Automation and R&D Engineer

Hybrid in Vitoria-Gasteiz·Full-time·Added yesterday

Marlex Recruiting

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Overview

Job details

€28,000 - €42,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About €1,820 - €2,570 a month after tax.
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Marlex Recruiting doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Vitoria-Gasteiz for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Driving licence and own vehicle
EU licences are valid in Spain; most others only for six months after you become resident.
University degree
“Ingeniería (industrial, electrónica, automática, mecatrónica o similar). También valoramos FP superior con experiencia demostrable.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Engineering degree (industrial, electronic, automation, mechatronics, or similar). We also value Higher Vocational Training with demonstrable experience.

- Experience in Programming and PLCs, from work, internships, final degree projects, or personal projects.

- Technical English, intermediate level.

- Driving license and own car.

Nice to have

- Experience in commissioning.

- Siemens/TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Schneider, Beckhoff.

- ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Yaskawa, or Universal Robots.

- Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC-UA.

The role

AUTOMATION AND COMMISSIONING ENGINEER (PLC · ROBOTICS · MACHINE VISION)

You will join the technical team of a company in Vitoria that designs automation, robotics, and machine vision systems for industry.

What you'll do

- Program PLCs and control systems.

- Integrate industrial robots and machine vision.

- Define and develop the software for each project.

- Commission installations, almost always remotely.

- Travel occasionally to the client's plant to verify that everything is working.

Projects of about 4 months, each one different. It is up to you to organize, decide, and propose. You are expected to be autonomous and resourceful.

How you'll work

- Permanent, full-time.

- €28,000 - €42,000 gross/year, depending on experience.

- Flexible schedule. On-site with occasional teleworking.

- Shared company car.

- Immediate incorporation.

About Marlex Recruiting

Marlex Recruiting is a Spanish recruitment and staffing agency based in Girona, specializing in connecting companies with qualified professionals across various sectors, including industrial, engineering, IT, and commercial roles. With a strong presence in the Catalan region, Marlex provides both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, leveraging a deep understanding of the local job market to serve both clients and candidates effectively.

For international professionals, Marlex offers a gateway to opportunities in Spain, particularly in the dynamic industrial and tech hubs of Catalonia. The company's work culture is client-focused and results-driven, with a team of recruiters who are experienced in navigating the Spanish labor market. While Marlex primarily serves the local market, its services can be valuable for international candidates seeking employment in Spain, especially in the Girona and Barcelona areas.

Industry: Recruiting
Website: marlex.net

In their own words

About the company & team

Here you will not find a manual for every situation. Each project starts from scratch and you decide how to solve it. You will have a lot of autonomy, a close-knit team, and temporary projects.

YOU ARE A GOOD FIT IF...

- You like programming and also getting your hands dirty with PLCs, robots, and machines.

- You prefer each project to be different rather than repeating the same thing.

- When something doesn't work, you investigate it until it works.

- You work well without anyone dictating your every step.

- You want to stay in a technical role, without moving into project management.

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