LEAD AUTOMATION ENGINEER - REMOTE / NORTHERN SPAIN

Job Title: Lead Automation Engineer - Senior
Location: Remote / Asturias, Spain (partially remote until 2026/2027)
Industry: Battery Component Manufacturing for EVs

Overview:
Join a cutting-edge project to develop a state-of-the-art factory producing sustainable, high-performance battery materials for electric vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the automation team in designing, installing, testing, and commissioning factory systems.
• Ensure seamless integration with other engineering disciplines.
• Develop maintenance and reliability programs for automation systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses.
• Ensure compliance with industry, safety, and environmental standards.
• Provide technical support during equipment procurement.

Requirements:

• Technical: Master’s in Automation/Electrical Engineering or related field, 7+ years in automation, expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial tools.
• Non-Technical: Strong leadership and project management, fluent in Spanish and English, structured and proactive approach.
• Certifications: Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience; SCC/VCA certification required.

Details:

• Contract: Long-term (initially until 2025).
• Travel: Up to 10% (mainly within Spain and internationally).
• Rate: Market-competitive (all-in).
• Start Date: ASAP (notice periods considered).

Ideal for an experienced automation engineer with leadership skills, ready to shape innovation in sustainable mobility.