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About us

We are a European scale-up dedicated to developing cutting-edge, automated wind-assisted propulsion systems. Our goal is to provide a turnkey solution for shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and emissions. Our vision is simple yet ambitious—we aim to power the world with wind.

Imagine a world where the vast oceans are effortlessly traversed using the clean and boundless power of the wind. At Bound4blue, we are turning this dream into reality. We're not just creating wind propulsion systems but revolutionizing the maritime industry, one sustainable voyage at a time. While bringing sails back to ships may seem challenging, we are more than prepared for it. We are innovators who understand the perfect harmony between nature and technology.

About the role:

As an Automation & Control Engineer – Mid Senior, you will contribute to the development, integration, and validation of the automation and control systems powering our eSAIL solutions.

This role combines software development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system integration activities, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our systems both in factory and onboard vessels.

You will progressively take ownership of technical topics and support more junior engineers while contributing to the continuous evolution of our control architecture and operational capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automation and control functionalities for bound4blue’s eSAIL systems.

• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control devices.

• Support integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities in factory and onboard environments.

• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Naval, and Service teams to ensure proper system integration.

• Participate in FAT, HAT, commissioning, and sea trial activities.

• Support technical documentation development, including electrical diagrams, commissioning procedures, and software architecture documentation.

• Assist in identifying and implementing improvements in automation logic and system reliability.

• Support technical problem-solving activities and Root Cause Analysis processes.

• Contribute to maintaining compliance with applicable technical and safety standards.

Required competencies:

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.

• 3–6 years of experience in automation and control engineering roles.

• Experience with Siemens PLCs and HMIs.

• Experience in system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and control architectures.

• Experience with EPLAN or similar electrical design tools is highly valued.

• Knowledge of motion control applications is highly valued.

• Experience with Siemens WinCC Unified and Siemens Safety PLCs is considered an advantage.

• Basic programming knowledge in Python or similar languages is a plus.

• Exposure to marine, industrial automation, renewable energy, or heavy industrial environments is highly valued.

• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.

• Availability to travel up to 90 days per year.

What Awaits You at b4b:

• Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to sustainable shipping solutions and reduces emissions, making a tangible difference in the maritime industry.

• Innovation at its Core: Join a team pioneering wind-assisted propulsion technology, working on groundbreaking solutions that challenge industry norms.

• Global Collaboration, Local Team: Experience the diversity of our international team while collaborating with suppliers and customers worldwide.

Join us and contribute to changing the future of ship propulsion!