Senior Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities / Tasks

As aSenior Electrical Engineer, you will join a dynamic, multicultural engineering team and contribute to the successful execution of international projects, covering all phases from contract signing to final completion. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementingelectrical and automation solutions for international projects (2–8 projects per year) in close coordination with the Project Manager and other Project Engineers.
• Performingworldwide travel and commissioning activities, up to45% of annual working time.
• Ensuring fullcompliance of electrical and automation engineering with customer specifications, GEA standards, local regulations, and any applicable electrical and automation norms.
• Preparing, maintaining, and updatingengineering documentation in accordance with internal procedures, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinatingtendering and procurement processes for electrical cabinets manufacturing and for site electrical installations.
• Supervisingelectrical panels assembly and leadingFactory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Supervisingon-site electrical installation activities, including coordination and management of external subcontractors and site resources.
• Performingequipment IO tests, including electrical measurements, functional checks, troubleshooting, and commissioning support.
• Providingregular and structured progress reports on electrical engineering and site activities to Project Leaders and Project Managers.
• Continuouslyassessing and promoting safe working conditions during installation, commissioning, and site activities, ensuring strict compliance withregulatory safety requirementsas well as Company safety policies and procedures.
• Acting as thetechnical interface with external suppliers, ensuring correct material selection, procurement, and technical alignment.
• Supporting thepreparation of technical offers in close collaboration with Sales and Business Development teams.
• Takingoperational technical decisions within the project scope and actively sharing knowledge and best practices across teams.
• Identifying and implementinginnovation opportunities, as well as new tools, solutions, or products within the electrical and automation domains.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inElectrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation, Telecommunications, or a related field. A master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Solid background inelectrical engineering, with a good understanding of automation and control systems. Mechanical engineering and pneumatic know-how is a plus.
• Proven experience (2+ years) inindustrial engineering projects, including electrical design, installation supervision, and commissioning.
• Proficiency inelectrical design and calculation software, such asAutoCAD, EPLAN, SEE Electrical, Caneco, or equivalent tools.
• Solid knowledge ofelectrical and automation regulations, includingEuropean directives and IEC standards, as well asAmerican standards (UL). Experience applyingUL 508A for industrial control panels is considered a strong differentiator.
• Experience withfunctional safety concepts, includingSIL (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511) andPL (ISO 13849), applied to industrial automation and electrical systems.
• Familiarity withexplosive atmospheres (ATEX), including equipment selection, zoning, and compliance with applicable directives and standards.
• Knowledge ofPLC and HMI platforms (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell, or equivalent).
• Goodcomputer literacy (Internet, Microsoft Office).
• Hygienic design principles know-how and QHSE standards. Experience in regulated industries (food, pharma, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience working withinternational suppliers and subcontractors.
• Strong awareness ofindustrial safety regulations and best practices on construction and commissioning sites.
• Structured, autonomous, and proactive working style, with across-functional and multidisciplinary mindset.
• Ethics, compliance, commitment, and professionalism.
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Spanish (native) andhigh level of English (B2/C1) required; additional languages (French, German, Portuguese) are a plus.
• Willingness and flexibility totravel internationally on a regular basis.

We Offer

• Attractive compensation package aligned with experience, responsibilities, and international exposure.
• Flexible working hours and ahybrid working model (up to two days per week remote).
• 23 days of vacation per year.
• Anexcellent work environment within an international, collaborative, and technically strong engineering team.
• Continuousinternal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as aTop Employer 2026.

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