Grifols

Smart Factory Engineer (IT/OT)

Grifols  •  Parets del Vallès, ES (Remote)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

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.

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.

Who you are

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.

What we offer

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 www.grifols.com. 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).

Benefits package

Contract of Employment: Permanent position

Location: SPAIN : España : Parets del Valles:[[cust_building]]

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About Grifols

Grifols is a global healthcare company founded in Barcelona in 1909 committed to improving the health and well-being of people all over the world.

A leader in essential plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, we develop, produce and provide innovative healthcare services and solutions in more than 110 countries.

Patient needs and our ever-growing knowledge of many chronic, rare and prevalent diseases, sometimes life-threatening, drive our innovation in plasma-based therapies and other biopharmaceuticals to enhance quality of life.

Grifols is focused on treating conditions across a broad range of therapeutic areas: immunology, hepatology and intensive care, pulmonology, hematology, neurology and infectious diseases.

With a workforce of over 23,000 employees in more than 30 countries and regions, we are committed to a sustainable business model that sets the standard for continuous innovation, quality, safety and ethical leadership in the industry. Our work has a positive social and economic impact in the countries where we operate, creating jobs and generating wealth.

People are at the heart of what we do, and we strive to create an inclusive, diverse, fair and equal society. Maintaining and promoting a workforce that reflects this reality leads to enhanced professional relationships and helps us to give our best to patients, donors and customers.

In 2024, Grifols was named one of TIME’s ‘World’s Best Companies’ for the second year in a row, reaffirming our commitment to excellence. We were also recognized by Forbes as one of the "Best Employers for Women 2023," reflecting our dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Sant Cugat del Vallès, ES
Year Founded
1909
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