Control Technician

Location: Barcelona (Spain)

Job title: Team lead, Controls Technician

We are working with the leading global provider of highly automated, intralogistics solutions for warehousing, production, and order fulfilment. We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Team Lead Controls Technician with a strong background in automation and control systems to support the commissioning of materials handling and logistics systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure thorough preparation of all relevant commissioning materials including tools, documents, specification sheets, software, functional specifications, and required services.
• Conduct high-level MFS (Material Flow System) interface tests to ensure proper integration and functionality.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to project timelines and safety protocols.
• Identify errors and areas for improvement-both internal and from third parties-and contribute to continuous improvement processes (CIP).
• Follow and enforce general and operator-specific safety procedures. Conduct initial and follow-up safety assessments at construction sites. Provide occupational health and safety instructions to internal staff, monitor compliance, and document all safety-related activities.

Qualifications

• Technical education in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field (minimum: completed apprenticeship with additional qualifications).
• Hands-on experience in PLC programming using SIEMENS S7 TIA Portal, ideally with FUP and SCL.
• Proficiency in handling various bus systems: Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet, CAN, and ASi.
• Practical knowledge of variable-speed drives, including both three-phase asynchronous and servo drives with frequency converters.
• Prior experience in commissioning on construction sites, ideally within the materials handling or logistics sectors.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Valid Driving License (Class B).