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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Industrialization Test Area Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTres Cantos, SpainNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Grade or Master's degree related to Industrial, Electronic, or Aeronautic Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading industrialization or improvement projects in test areas, including production and test systems, Lean, or MES.
  • Previous experience with vacuum systems, climatic and thermal chambers, and shaker maintenance and control.
  • A digital mindset, including task automation, scripting, and use of digital design tools and simulators.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Proactive, well-organized, and autonomous working style, with a commitment to teamwork.
  • Orientation toward continuous improvement.
  • Customer-support approach, including openness and flexibility.
  • Ability to lead and promote change management.
  • Keen interest in the space business.

Responsibilities

  • Define, specify, procure, deploy, and support new industrial test equipment, including climatic and vacuum test chambers and shakers, in accordance with customer requirements and ergonomic standards.
  • Lead continuous improvement of existing test equipment by implementing best practices for quality, cost, and time, with an emphasis on increasing automation.
  • Manage dedicated software, such as LabVIEW.
  • Manage automation systems, PLC programming, HMIs, distributed systems, I/O controls, and communication protocols, including TCP/UDP/IP, Modbus, and EtherCAT.
  • Program autonomous controls, including programmed relays and thermal control modules.
  • Program remote controls.
  • Provide support and troubleshooting on the shop floor.
  • Define and execute preventive and corrective maintenance plans for test equipment.
  • Support customers and projects during vibration, vacuum, and thermal test campaigns by providing technical assessments and actively contributing to suitable solutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of electronic manufacturing and test processes.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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