automation engineer

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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

Provide specialized automation and electrical/pneumatic design support to pharmaceutical projects, in accordance with process requirements and regulations, ensuring the technical quality of the systems as well as the achievement of the expected objectives.

What your responsibilities will be

Perform the programming of process control systems installations together with the engineers responsible for each project.

• Work with electrical resources to monitor the design, assembly, commissioning, and testing of automated systems.
• Provide support during the qualification and validation phases of the systems.
• Generate documentation at the level of algorithms, alarms, interlocks, and operator interfaces for the projects.

Explore new hardware solutions for automation, opening up new possibilities for future projects

• Develop internal automation procedures to increase the standardization of installations.
• Supervise the work of external automation resources, ensuring the quality of work and compliance with project requirements.

 Propose the most suitable software/hardware solution for each project to achieve the project objectives.

• Assist, together with the project engineer, in defining the control strategy with the client.

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation/Control Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens PCS 7, SIMATIC PCS neo, and Rockwell PlantPAx systems.
• Proficient in PLC programming (S7-1200/1500, ControlLogix) and HMI/SCADA development (WinCC, FactoryTalk).
• Strong knowledge of batch control (ISA-88), including recipe design, phases, operations, and procedure implementation.
• Experienced in designing and maintaining distributed control architectures, including redundancy, segmentation, and cybersecurity considerations.
• Able to integrate DCS/PLC systems with MES and ERP platforms and support computer system validation (CSV, IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Comfortable working in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, chemical, and food, ensuring compliance with GMP and industry standards.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (both written and spoken).

What we offer

It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment. 

Information about Grifols is available at  If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don't hesitate to apply 

We look forward to receiving your application 

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer. 

Flexibility for U Program: Hybrid Model

Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h (with the same flexible start time).

Benefits package

Contract of Employment: Permanent position

Location: Parets del Vallès.

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Location: SPAIN : España : Parets del Valles:[[cust_building]] 

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