Job Description
Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Engineer (Automation Engineer)
Location - Madrid
Work Arrangement - Hybrid
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
• Proposal & Tendering: Prepare technical and commercial inputs for new proposals including defining scope, assumptions, instrument lists, control architecture, and electrical requirements. Estimate engineering hours, instrumentation costs, and hardware needs. Support sales with technical clarifications and identify risks with mitigation strategies to ensure competitive, clear, and customer-aligned proposals.
• Engineering Design & Documentation: Develop PFDs, P&IDs, control philosophies, cause & effect diagrams, and functional descriptions. Design control panels, MCC, PLC panels, wiring diagrams, cable routing, and hardware configurations. Ensure compliance with IEC/NEC/NEMA standards and review external deliverables.
• Instrumentation Definition, Selection & Procurement: Define instruments per process and customer needs, evaluate suppliers, prepare datasheets and requisitions, and ensure compatibility with control architecture. Follow up on vendor deliveries and documentation compliance.
• Automation, Control & Integration: Program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Honeywell, or customer-preferred). Configure control architectures and interface MCC, PLC, DCS, and VFD systems. Support digital initiatives and advanced process control improvements.
• Project Execution, Follow-Up & Commissioning: Act as technical owner throughout project lifecycle from offer to handover. Attend key meetings, provide engineering updates, support site activities including troubleshooting and commissioning, and ensure timely, quality deliverables. Travel occasionally (2-4 days per trip, 2-4 times per year) mainly within Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, or similar.
• Experience in Automation/E&I engineering roles, including preparing technical proposals and cost estimations.
• Excellent E&I design skills, PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/EPLAN, MS Office, and knowledge of IEC, NEC, NEMA standards.
Nice-to-haves:
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in mining, aggregates, mineral processing, chemical, or fertilizer industries.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems (not mandatory).
• Experience working across international projects and collaborating with diverse teams.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support