Automation Engineer – Downstream Systems

Syntegon Telstar Technologies, S.L.U. • Terrassa

Full-time

Avinguda de Font i Sagué 55, 08227 Terrassa

from 2026-05-01

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.

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Your duties

We are looking for a motivated and technically curious Automation Engineer to support the development and implementation of PLC and motion applications for our downstream systems. In this role, you will work hands‑on with modern automation technologies, collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, and contribute directly to the performance and reliability of our machinery.

Develop, adapt, and maintain PLC and motion software in Siemens TIA Portal
Perform functional and integration testing during in‑house commissioning
Analyse system behaviour and support troubleshooting, process optimization, and quality assurance
Configure drives and implement a variety of motion‑related tasks
Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and project engineering to ensure smooth technical integration
Prepare for and support machine commissioning at customer sites
Contribute to the creation and continuous improvement of technical documentation and internal standards

Your profile

Experience in PLC programming, ideally with Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens Step7 Classic, and Bosch Rexroth
Foundational knowledge of motion applications or strong motivation to deepen expertise
Solid technical understanding of machinery or plant engineering
Good English proficiency and readiness to travel internationally
Structured, reliable working style with strong collaboration skills
Openness to learning and developing new automation and motion technologies
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Mechatronics

More information

Please note that we can only process your CV in English.

For Syntegon and its subsidiaries, diversity is a key concern. We explicitly welcome an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or special needs, are treated equally. If this job posting uses only the male form, it is for readability purposes and refers to individuals of all genders.

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Compelling Reasons to join us:

Your Attractive Compensation Package

Benefit from competitive salaries and attractive additional benefits.

Your Work-Life Balance

For a better balance between work and personal life, we support you with flexible working time models.

Your Development

We support your career with personalized training opportunities and promote your career development, for example, through our talent programs.

Your Contribution

Sustainability is part of our identity. We promote a dynamic culture of innovation where you can contribute your ideas and creativity.

Your International Environment

Immerse yourself in an intercultural work environment and work on exciting projects worldwide.

Your Health

We promote health and well-being with a variety of health offerings.

My Job. My Passion.

My passion is to make highly complex packaging systems work to the point.

My passion is to achieve the best result for the department both qualitatively and commercially.

My passion is to make highly complex machines work with just a few lines of code.

My passion is to develop a new machine concept from sketch to fully functional machine.

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Your career as engineer at Syntegon

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Syntegon is a globally operating company that values diversity. We explicitly welcome an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, age, background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or special needs, are equally valued.