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# Automation Engineer - Uplift People Consulting

- **Company:** Uplift People Consulting
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Fieldbus, Controller Development System (CoDeSys), Communications Protocols, Ethernet, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Profibus, Systems Integration, Software Troubleshooting
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/automation-engineer-uplift-people-consulting-en-barcelona-ID-372136373

## About the Role

Requisitos principalesBachelor in Automation, Electrical, or Industrial Electronic Engineering (or related field)
Proficiency in Codesys and PLC programming
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency preferred
6-7 years in industrial automation, preferably machinery manufacturing or printing
Experience with SCADA/HMI and industrial communication protocols (Profibus, ProfNet, CAN, Industrial Ethernet)
Knowledge of servo drives, motion controllers, and frequency converters
Experience in industrial machinery programming
Experience with fieldbus (Profibus, CAN, Industrial Ethernet)
Experience in inspection camera & vision system integration
strong problem-solving
good communication
ability to work independently and in a team

## Description

OverviewIn this role you will analyze, design, and program automated systems for industrial machinery.You will lead start-up and commissioning and develop PLC/SCADA programs, integrating external equipment.You will support after-sales service and create clear manuals for users and technicians.This position sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and field service, contributing to reliable, scalable automation solutions in Europe.You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing automation.ResponsabilidadesAnalyse, design, and program automation systemsStart-up and commissioning of machineryDevelop and maintain PLC and SCADA programsIntegrate external equipment into machinery systemsProvide technical support to After Sales Service during site visits and in-officePrepare clear, detailed operation and maintenance manuals for end-users and techniciansRequisitos principalesBachelor in Automation, Electrical, or Industrial Electronic Engineering (or related field)Proficiency in Codesys and PLC programmingStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsGood communication and teamwork abilitiesFluent in English; Spanish proficiency preferred6-7 years in industrial automation, preferably machinery manufacturing or printingExperience with SCADA/HMI and industrial communication protocols (Profibus, ProfNet, CAN, Industrial Ethernet)Knowledge of servo drives, motion controllers, and frequency convertersExperience in industrial machinery programmingExperience with fieldbus (Profibus, CAN, Industrial Ethernet)Experience in inspection camera & vision system integrationstrong problem-solvinggood communicationability to work independently and in a teamCodesysPLC programmingSCADA/HMI


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