Control and Automation Engineer

Description

Are you passionate about industrial automation, software development, and smart industry? At IDEKO, we are seeking a person to join the **TICA research group**, where you will participate in innovative projects on control, automation, and industrial digitalization, developing advanced technological solutions that are directly implemented in leading national and international industrial companies. **YOUR MISSION WILL BE...:** * **Design and develop** **control software** for machine tools. * **Design, develop, and implement** **control systems** and **automation systems** for production lines and flexible manufacturing cells. * Ensure **software quality** by applying best practices in software development based on design patterns and continuous integration. * Participate in **automation projects** and **industrial digitalization projects** with direct industrial application, as well as national and international research projects. **DID YOU KNOW THAT...?** * We listen to you, support you, and together with your supervisor, you will design **a professional and personal growth plan?** * You will feel that **every day is an opportunity to learn, because at IDEKO, continuous learning is part of our identity?** * You will work on **real challenges and demanding projects**, participating in **national and international projects**, alongside **world-renowned researchers from a globally recognized research group?** * We offer flexible working hours and calendar? * **IDEKO offers multilocation?** Possibility to attend offices up to two days per week in Elgoibar, Zamudio Technology Park (CFAA), and Zuatzu Business Park (Donostia). * You will be part of a **healthy organization**, offering fruit, psychological support, **catering service**, medical services, etc.? * We are **committed to our environment**, implementing a Basque Language Plan, an Equality Plan, and a Mobility Plan? **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:** * **Education:** PhD / Master’s / Engineering degree (Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science). * **Languages:** Advanced English; Basque language is valued. * **Experience:** Minimum one year of experience in similar roles. * **Knowledge:** + PLC programming (Beckhoff, Siemens, CodeSys) and object-oriented programming; C\+\+, Python. + Industrial communications and integration of automation systems. + Matlab, Simulink. * **Skills:** + Capacity for continuous learning. + Teamwork and collaboration in multidisciplinary environments. + Strong communication skills. + Proactivity, autonomy, and problem-solving orientation. + Willingness to travel.