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Senior Automation Technician

On-site in Málaga·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

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Randstad España

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On-site, Málaga
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Experience
8+ years
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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

The role

Are you an industrial automation specialist looking to make a qualitative leap in your career? Are you motivated to participate comprehensively in the design, development, and commissioning of high-engineering projects?

At Randstad Professional, we are selecting a Senior Automation Technician to join a multidisciplinary team in an unbeatable professional environment. If you have extensive experience in PLC programming, SCADA environments, and industrial communications, and you wish to take on a key role in monitoring and technical leadership in dynamic projects, this is your opportunity!

What you'll do

  • Advanced programming of PLC systems, SCADA, and HMI interfaces for custom industrial solutions.
  • Technical control of project execution, ensuring compliance with deadlines and quality standards.
  • Comprehensive configuration of equipment, field instrumentation, and management of industrial networks/communications.
  • Commissioning: Deployment and on-site validation of developed solutions, ensuring optimal system operation.

Requirements

  • Education: Preferably Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience: Minimum of about 8 years in development and automation engineering positions.
  • Advanced programming of PLCs (especially Schneider, Siemens, and Beckhoff).
  • Development of SCADA systems (AVEVA Wonderware, AVEVA Edge) and HMI interfaces (Schneider, Siemens).
  • Proficiency in industrial communications (Modbus, OPC UA, Profibus, Profinet, Bacnet) and field instrumentation.
  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
  • Knowledge of applied telecommunications (configuration of switches and routers).
  • Availability to travel as required by project needs and a valid driver's license.
  • Valuable: Knowledge of databases (SQL), programming languages (C++, C#, Java), and virtualization environments/servers (VMWare).

Benefits and conditions

  • Permanent contract
  • Full-time on-site work schedule
  • Career opportunity and professional development within the company.
  • Work in a pleasant and dynamic environment, with competent and committed multidisciplinary teams.
  • Possibility of bonus/incentives

Hiring process

2 steps1 interview
  1. Apply to the job

  2. Under review · With a Randstad consultant

  3. Shortlisted

  4. Consultant contact

    With a Randstad consultant

    One of our consultants will review your application and contact you about the next steps.

  5. Company decision

    With a client company

    Randstad acts as an intermediary connecting candidates with companies; in some cases final handling of profiles and the decision on whom to contact rest solely with the company.

  • The final stages are set by the client company: final handling of profiles and the decision on whom to contact rest solely with the company.
  • Randstad does not publish timescales; your application status may not change because of the high volume of applications or because the company manages its own timings.
  • The published statuses only go as far as shortlisting: Randstad does not detail later interviews or assessments.

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.

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