SYNTEGON

life sciences

Automation&ControlsEngineer

Terrassa, Spain FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Automation & Controls Engineer at SYNTEGON. Skills: Automation, PLC programming, Siemens TIA Portal. Take ownership of software development. Conduct functional and safety tests”

What You'll Achieve.

contributing directly to the reliability, consistency, and overall performance of our automated systems; ensure safe, robust, and efficient machine operation

Industry & Context.

life sciences
Problems you'll solve

Analytical thinking

Eligibility Requirements

openness to international travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PLC expertise, Siemens TIA Portal, structured working style, commitment to standards, best practices, English proficiency, team orientation, solid documentation skills, pronounced focus on quality, Analytical thinking, hands-on mentality, ability to work confidently with cross functional teams

Nice to Have

Knowledge related to cleaning and sterilization processes, Bosch Rexroth, Siemens Step7 Classic

What You'll Do.

Take ownership of software development

Conduct functional and safety tests

Analyse automation requirements

Implement automation requirements

Support process optimization

Assist in troubleshooting

Prepare technical documentation

Maintain software standards

Provide technical support

Participate in global machine acceptances

Occasional customer deployments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

support internal commissioning activities; Provide technical support to service, engineering, and project management; work confidently with cross functional teams

Communication Scope

Good English proficiency

Full Job Description

Syntegon Telstar S.R.U. is a company of the Syntegon group, which operates worldwide. As a brand specialized in the development of GMP projects of consulting, engineering, construction and integrated process equipment, we serve companies linked to the life sciences market (pharmaceutical and biotechnology, healthcare, cosmetics, veterinary and food industries), as well as hospitals, laboratories and research centers. We also offer solutions with the application of vacuum and high vacuum technologies for traditional and high-tech industries in the energy and aerospace sectors, as well as scientific experimentation. Apply now and become part of our team! We are looking for a structured, reliable, and highly committed Automation Engineer with strong PLC expertise and a pronounced focus on quality. In this role, you will work at the intersection of automation, process engineering, and standardized machine control contributing directly to the reliability, consistency, and overall performance of our automated systems. With your systematic approach and dedication to clean, compliant, and maintainable software design, you will help ensure safe, robust, and efficient machine operation across our entire product portfolio. * Take ownership of software development and adaptation in Siemens TIA Portal for standardized machine platforms * Conduct functional and safety tests in-house and support internal commissioning activities * Analyse, structure, and implement automation requirements based on clearly defined standards * Support process optimization activities (e.g., cleaning and sterilization processes) and assist in troubleshooting * Prepare technical documentation and maintain software standards to ensure consistency and reusability * Provide technical support to service, engineering, and project management during the full project lifecycle * Participate in global machine acceptances and occasional customer deployments ## Qualifications * Highly structured working style with

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