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Industrial Automation Technician

On-site in Albalat dels Sorells·Full-time·Added today

Mercadona

359 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • €29,678 - €45,054 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €1,910 - €2,720 a month after tax.

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Mercadona doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Albalat dels Sorells

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Junior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Ingeniería Industrial, Ingeniería Informática, Ingeniería de Telecomunicaciones o similares.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

✨ Unique and high-impact projects.

👥 An IT team of more than 1,400 professionals.

🛠️ High-level technology stack.

📈 Career plan with annual salary reviews.

⏰ Flexible working hours.

🎓 Ongoing training and professional growth.

🔒 Stability and team culture.

🏥 In-house medical service.

💰 Competitive salary based on your experience..

What we ask of you

Education

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Demonstrable experience in programming and diagnosing PLCs.

• Knowledge of multi-brand PLCs, especially Siemens, Omron, Schneider, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, or other similar manufacturers.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.

• Experience in industrial, logistics, production, or maintenance environments.

• Knowledge of industrial networks: Profinet, Profibus, Ether-Net/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, or other protocols.

• Analytical capacity to locate complex faults.

• Autonomy, order, and rigor in technical documentation.

Valuable:

Nice to have

• Experience with SCADA/HMI: WinCC, Weintek, or others.

• Knowledge of fieldbuses.

• Experience in the commissioning of industrial installations.

• Experience with API testing tools, such as Postman and K6.

• Knowledge of SQL, APIs, Kafka, OPC UA or integration with IT systems.

Experience:
Minimum of 2 years in similar roles.

Education & certifications

Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or similar.

Essential:

The role

As an Industrial Automation Technician, you will work in real industrial environments, collaborating with internal technical teams, suppliers, and engineering firms to ensure the availability, reliability, and evolution of control systems.

What you'll do

🛠️Extract data from industrial machines through tools such as SCADA, CMMS, etc.

⚙️Develop analysis tools to carry out preventive maintenance on machinery.

📄Document, test, maintain, and ensure the traceability of the developed systems.

🔍Detect programming faults in the machines.

First of all, we need you to...

How you'll work

Full-time

Annual gross salary with salary progression.

First of all, we need you to...

  • You are passionate about technology with business logic

  • You are not complacent and you seek continuous improvement

  • You are willing to take on new technological challenges

About Mercadona

Mercadona is Spain's largest supermarket chain and a leading food retailer in the Iberian Peninsula. Founded in 1977 in Valencia, it operates over 1,600 stores across Spain and Portugal, with a workforce exceeding 90,000 employees. The company is known for its vertically integrated supply chain, private-label products, and a strong focus on operational efficiency and customer service.

Mercadona's headquarters are in Valencia, and it has a significant presence throughout Spain, with stores, logistics centers, and offices in nearly every region. The company is deeply rooted in Spanish culture and is a major employer, offering stable, long-term contracts and internal promotion opportunities. For international professionals, Mercadona provides a unique opportunity to work in a large, stable Spanish company, though most roles require Spanish language proficiency and are focused on retail operations, logistics, and technical maintenance.

Industry
Retail
Founded
1977
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Valencia, Spain
In Spain
Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona and 19 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Mercadona is the largest supermarket chain in Spain, with over 1,600 stores, making it a stable and prominent employer.
  • The company is headquartered in Valencia, Spain, and has a strong presence across all Spanish regions.
  • Mercadona offers permanent contracts and internal promotion opportunities, which are attractive for long-term career development.
  • Most roles require Spanish language proficiency, as they involve direct customer service or operational tasks.
  • The company is known for its 'Total Quality' model, which emphasizes employee training and customer satisfaction.
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