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LEAD AUTOMATION ENGINEER - REMOTE / NORTHERN SPAIN

Arion Recruitment Ltd

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering (or related field)
  • 7+ years of experience in automation
  • Expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial tools
  • SCC/VCA certification

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.

About the company

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Arion Recruitment Ltd

Staffing & Recruiting

Arion Recruitment are specialist providers of Contract and Permanent IT and Engineering resources within Europe. In the rapidly changing world of recruitment, Arion Recruitment has established itself as an organization that is quick to respond to the needs of both its worldwide client base and the high quality contractors which it supplies. We pride ourselves in offering more consultative approach, based on technical understanding, ethical business methods and with a view to building long term relationships with both clients and consultants. After 12 successful years of adopting this business model, we believe we have been proved right as our extensive blue chip client base illustrates as well as the number of consultants who return to Arion time and time again for new assignments. With an ongoing commitment to speed of delivery, quality of performance and building relationships, we offer our Clients access to highly skilled and dedicated professionals while offering candidates potential positions in many of the leading companies in their field of expertise.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size11 - 50

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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.

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