Automation and Process Control Engineer (ACS)

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Job Summary: We are seeking an Automation and Process Control Engineer (ACS) to address incidents and participate in optimization projects at production plants. Key Highlights: 1. Advanced control system configuration, installation, and programming 2. Participation in process optimization projects 3. Training plant personnel on process control Automation and Process Control Engineer (ACS) Job Description Nippon Sanso, formerly operating as Nippon Gases, is a leading European provider of industrial and medical gases, part of the Nippon Sanso Group—the world’s fourth-largest industrial gas supplier. With over 100 years of experience, presence in more than 30 countries, and nearly 20\.000 employees worldwide, the Group combines global reach with local expertise. In Europe, the company employs over 4\.200 people across 14 countries and serves more than 150\.000 customers and 400\.000 patients. The name change reinforces the Group’s global identity and its commitment to innovation, safety, sustainability, and its purpose of "Making life better through gas technology". We are currently seeking an **Automation and Process Control Engineer (ACS)**. Reporting to the ACS (Advanced Control Systems) Manager, you will handle incidents related to production plant control systems in Spain and Portugal. You may be based in Gijón, Pinto, Castellón, Castellbisbal, or Beasain. **What will your responsibilities be?** * Configuration, installation, programming, and commissioning of advanced control systems for production plants. * Handling incidents related to production plant control systems in Spain and Portugal. * Maintaining hardware spare parts inventory to ensure operational continuity. * Participating in process optimization projects by implementing new control or monitoring applications. * Conducting training activities for production plant personnel on process control topics. Job Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Electronics and Automatic Engineering. * A Master’s degree in Automation Engineering and Industrial Informatics will be valued. * Prior experience in configuring and programming control systems in industrial environments—especially Rockwell or Siemens platforms—is required. * Intermediate/advanced English proficiency (B2\). **Competencies and Skills:** * Results- and action-oriented. * Interpersonal relationship skills. * Proactivity and autonomy. * Teamwork. **Why join Nippon Sanso?** At Nippon Sanso, we are a trusted partner for key industries, combining our global expertise with local insight to make a real difference. Guided by our commitment to sustainability, we drive innovation through cutting-edge technology and a robust R\+D network. Here, you’ll have the autonomy needed to take charge of your professional career, with opportunities to work on projects that impact communities and shape a carbon-neutral future. Discover a place where you’ll play a pivotal role in solutions powering major industries and making a tangible difference in everyday life. At Nippon Sanso, our technologies support countless essential processes—often behind the scenes—that keep food fresh, enhance electronic chip production, purify water, and deliver critical respiratory treatments. With a strong and diversified presence across Europe, we are a reliable, stable company dedicated to continuous innovation and building a healthier, more sustainable future. **What do we offer?** * **Compensation**: We provide a range of bonuses, long-term incentives, attendance allowances, meal allowances, and competitive salaries—reviewed annually to remain aligned with market trends. * **Benefits**: We offer a broad portfolio of benefits, including a pension plan, life insurance, English classes, and Wellhub (gym, nutrition, physiotherapy, mental health, etc.). Additionally, you can choose from flexible compensation options: childcare, transport card, private health insurance, etc. * **Work-Life Balance**: You’ll enjoy 26 working days of vacation—plus December 24th and 31st! * **Flexible Working Hours**: You’ll have the freedom to adjust your working hours to suit your personal needs and responsibilities. Furthermore, you’ll benefit from shortened working hours every Friday and during summer months (June to September!). * **Diversity & Inclusion**: You’ll become part of an inclusive and diverse culture that respects everyone’s contribution—a place where individual talent is recognized and nurtured. * **Sustainability**️: We enable a carbon-neutral world. Nippon Sanso leads efforts to achieve zero CO2 emissions, supporting industries in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. * **Safety First**: We create a safe environment where our employees can thrive. Over the past two decades, the European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) has recognized us 17 times as Europe’s safest company. Get to Know Us Nippon Gases is one of Europe’s leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business. We serve over 150\.000 customers across diverse sectors including healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemicals, electronics, and energy. Our goal is to create social value through innovative gas solutions that increase industrial productivity, improve people’s well-being, and contribute to building a more sustainable future. Making life better through gas technology. What can you expect from us? We are an industrial company where safety and integrity come first—just as it should be. We invest in the talent of each employee, creating development and learning opportunities while offering a supportive work-life balance environment. Our employees are key to achieving high customer satisfaction and being our customers’ top choice—day after day. We hold a strong commitment to society and environmental stewardship. These values make us a great company delivering solid and consistent financial results. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy At Nippon Gases—a family-responsible company—we are committed to equality and foster an inclusive workplace free from any form of discrimination or harassment. We believe that diverse talent strengthens and enhances our success, and we maintain policies that guarantee employability and expanded opportunities for all candidates.