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Automation and Control Project Engineer

Remote, Tres Cantos·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 2 Nov)

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Randstad España

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Salary: €40,000 - €50,000 a year
About €2,470 - €2,960 a month after tax.
Work mode: Remote (Tres Cantos)
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Direct and permanent hiring with the end company. Competitive salary remuneration: Range between €45,000 and €55,000 gross/year (depending on merit and experience provided). Flexible start/end times. Teleworking. Career plan and continuous training: Access to official technical certifications and a professional development program. Technologically advanced working environment: Joining a stable project of great technical scale with a highly qualified team.

The role

Do you have experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, and SCADA/WCS systems within the logistics or intralogistics sector? We are looking for an Automation and Control Engineer to join an important project for the design, commissioning, and optimization of highly automated logistics centers (stacker cranes, conveyors, sorting systems, and robotics).

What you'll do

Reporting directly to the Head of the Automation and Control Department, you will be responsible for:

Programming and configuration: programming and commissioning of PLCs (mainly Siemens S7-1500 / TIA Portal, Beckhoff, or Rockwell) and drives (frequency inverters, servo systems).

Systems integration: Connection and communication testing between the field level (fieldbuses such as PROFINET, EtherCAT), SCADA/HMI systems, and warehouse management systems (WCS / WMS).

Commissioning: Functional testing, trajectory adjustment, synchronization of stacker cranes, sorters, and conveyor lines, both in the workshop and at the final customer site.

Troubleshooting: Analysis of complex control faults and advanced technical support remotely or on-site during the commissioning phase.

Technical documentation: Preparation of operation manuals, control architecture diagrams, and testing protocols (FAT / SAT).

Requirements

Education: Technical Engineering / Degree in Electronic, Automation, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering. Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years in similar roles within the intralogistics sector, automated warehouses, or complex industrial machinery. Technical knowledge: Proficiency in Siemens programming environments (TIA Portal, WinCC) or similar. Knowledge of industrial communication buses (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus). Experience in the integration of machine vision systems, barcode scanners/readers, and industrial instrumentation.

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About Randstad España

Randstad España is the Spanish branch of Randstad N.V., a global leader in human resources and staffing solutions. The company provides a wide range of workforce solutions, including temporary and permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and HR consulting. With a strong presence in Spain, Randstad España connects thousands of professionals with job opportunities across various sectors, including industrial, technical, and customer service roles.

For international professionals, Randstad España offers a gateway to the Spanish job market, with numerous openings in technical maintenance, customer service, and administrative roles. The company values diversity and inclusion, and its extensive network of offices across Spain ensures support for candidates seeking employment in different regions. Randstad's global reach and local expertise make it a reliable partner for those looking to relocate and work in Spain.