Marlex is a prominent Spanish human resources and recruitment firm specializing in temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR consultancy. With over 25 years of experience, the company operates a network of more than 60 offices across Spain, serving diverse sectors including industrial, logistics, and administrative services.

Headquartered in Catalonia, Marlex has a deep-rooted presence in the Spanish labor market, particularly in the Mediterranean and northern regions. For international professionals, Marlex serves as a gateway to the Spanish job market, frequently recruiting for roles requiring multilingual skills in logistics, export, and back-office operations.

Founded in 1996 in Vic (Barcelona), Marlex began as a local staffing agency and has grown into one of the top HR firms in Spain. It has expanded its service portfolio to include executive search and specialized consulting.

For international professionals

Operates more than 60 physical offices throughout Spain, providing local support in various regions.
Specializes in a wide range of sectors, from industrial and logistics to specialized administrative and financial roles.
Frequently recruits for positions requiring language skills beyond Spanish, such as English or French, for international trade roles.
Offers both temporary and permanent contract opportunities, which can be a starting point for professionals entering the Spanish market.

PLC Programmer

Marlex Staffing

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

Job Description

MACHINERY PROGRAMMER (PLC)

At Marlex, we are collaborating with a leading company in the design and manufacture of special machinery and industrial automation solutions, which needs to incorporate a Special Machinery Programmer for its technical offices.

What would be your mission in the company?

Programming of Mitsubishi PLC (GX Works2 / GX Works3) and Panasonic (FPWIN Pro / GR).
Development of HMI interfaces using Mitsubishi GOT (GT Designer3) and Panasonic GTWIN.
Development of control software for special machinery and prototypes.
Integration of sensors, safety scanners, Data Matrix readers, and vision systems.
Configuration and parameterization of stepper and servo motors (position, speed, and torque).
Configuration of industrial communications: IO-Link, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link, and Modbus TCP/RTU.
Commissioning of machinery both at the company's facilities and at the client's site.
Diagnosis and resolution of technical incidents during commissioning.
Proposal and implementation of improvements in automation systems.
Collaboration with the Technical Office team in the development of new projects.

What can we offer you?

Stable incorporation through a permanent contract.
Being part of a consolidated, innovative company in constant growth.
Participation in industrial automation and special machinery projects with a high technological component.
Professional development within a highly qualified technical team.
Continuous training and possibility of professional growth.
Excellent working environment and participation in international projects.
On-site workday with occasional travel for commissioning.

What do we need from you?

Demonstrable experience in PLC programming for special machinery or industrial automation.
Solid knowledge of Mitsubishi and/or Panasonic PLCs.
Experience in programming under the IEC 61131-3 standard (Ladder, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram).
Knowledge of industrial communications (IO-Link, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link, and Modbus TCP/RTU).
Ability to interpret electrical plans and perform signal diagnosis.
Experience in the integration of field elements, vision systems, and safety devices (valued).
Availability for occasional travel.
Proactive, decisive person with analytical capacity and an orientation toward continuous improvement.

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PROGRAMADOR/A DE MAQUINARIA (PLC)

Desde Marlex estamos colaborando con una empresa referente en el diseño y fabricación de maquinaria especial y soluciones de automatización industrial, que precisa incorporar un/a Programador/a de Maquinaria Especial para sus oficinas técnicas.

¿Cuál sería tu misión en la empresa?

Programación de PLC Mitsubishi (GX Works2 / GX Works3) y Panasonic (FPWIN Pro / GR).
Desarrollo de interfaces HMI mediante Mitsubishi GOT (GT Designer3) y Panasonic GTWIN.
Desarrollo del software de control para maquinaria especial y prototipos.
Integración de sensores, escáneres de seguridad, lectores Data Matrix y sistemas de visión.
Configuración y parametrización de motores stepper y servo (posición, velocidad y par).
Configuración de comunicaciones industriales: IO-Link, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link y Modbus TCP/RTU.
Puesta en marcha de maquinaria tanto en las instalaciones de la empresa como en cliente.
Diagnóstico y resolución de incidencias técnicas durante la puesta en marcha.
Propuesta e implementación de mejoras en los sistemas de automatización.
Colaboración con el equipo de Oficina Técnica en el desarrollo de nuevos proyectos.

¿Qué te podemos ofrecer?

Incorporación estable mediante contrato indefinido.
Formar parte de una empresa consolidada, innovadora y en constante crecimiento.
Participar en proyectos de automatización industrial y maquinaria especial con alto componente tecnológico.
Desarrollo profesional dentro de un equipo técnico altamente cualificado.
Formación continua y posibilidad de crecimiento profesional.
Excelente ambiente de trabajo y participación en proyectos internacionales.
Jornada presencial con desplazamientos puntuales para puestas en marcha.

¿Qué necesitamos de ti?

Experiencia demostrable en programación de PLC para maquinaria especial o automatización industrial.
Conocimientos sólidos en PLC Mitsubishi y/o Panasonic.
Experiencia en programación bajo estándar IEC 61131-3 (Ladder, Structured Text y Function Block Diagram).
Conocimientos de comunicaciones industriales (IO-Link, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link y Modbus TCP/RTU).
Capacidad para interpretar planos eléctricos y realizar diagnóstico de señales.
Experiencia en integración de elementos de campo, sistemas de visión y dispositivos de seguridad (valorable).
Disponibilidad para realizar desplazamientos puntuales.
Persona proactiva, resolutiva, con capacidad analítica y orientación a la mejora continua.