Smart Factory Engineer (IT/OT)

Help us lead one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma-derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20.000 people. That’s why we need a Smart Factory Engineer (IT/OT) like you. Mission Lead the integration of IT/OT data and systems within industrial environments, ensuring data standardization, traceability, and consistency across the digital manufacturing architecture. The role combines hands-on technical support in platforms like MES with cross-functional coordination between IT, engineering, and business, acting as a hybrid technical-functional profile focused on project delivery and continuous improvement. What your responsibilities will be

• Data standards & naming governance - Define, enforce and maintain naming conventions and data standards for engineering documentation across disciplines (automation, civil, mechanical, electrical), aligned with ISA-88 and ISA-95 hierarchies
• Centralized data platform support - Implement and support centralized data management platforms for engineering and operational software tools (MES, EBR, SCADA/DCS, Data Broker, UNS/MQTT Sparkplug B), ensuring traceability and consistency across the ISA-95 stack.
• Cross-functional IT/OT collaboration - Collaborate closely with automation, mechanical, electrical, civil engineering teams and IT to ensure model consistency, data integrity, and alignment between plant-floor systems and business-layer applications
• MES/EBR project support - Provide technical support to EBR/MES implementation programs, including data mapping, integration design, and validation documentation
• IT/OT integration & industrial platforms - Support integration of industrial systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA) with L3/L4 platforms (MES, Data Lake, ERP), contributing to Edge ingestion architecture and Industrial Data Broker design., It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment. Information about Grifols is available at If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don’t hesitate to apply! We look forward to receiving your application! We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require any adjustments in our selection process, please do not hesitate to inform us when applying. We are here to help. Grifols is an equal opportunity employer. Flexibility for U Program: Hybrid Model Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h (with the same flexible start time).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience of 4 years in industrial IT/OT environments: SCADA/DCS, PLC, MES, EBR, or related digital manufacturing platforms.
• Understanding of data broker and UNS architectures (MQTT Sparkplug B, Ignition, Kafka/REST) is a plus.
• You have knowledge of digital twin concepts.
• Experience in GxP-regulated environments (21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5) is a plus.
• You have a high level of English (equivalent to C1 - Advanced).
• Strong communication skills; ability to work across multidisciplinary teams (automation, IT, operations, QA).
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic international program environment.

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us outstanding.