Company description
AFRY is a leading European company with global reach in technology, design and consulting. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. At AFRY, we are 19,000 colleagues, most closely belonging to the Industrial & Digital Solutions division of 4,000 employees where we have all the technical disciplines and expertise required to deliver sustainable end-to-end solutions to our clients. Our strength is our deep experience in many industries, which combined with our digital expertise makes us unbeatable in creating future solutions that last for generations!
We at the Advanced Automation section in Västerås work with really exciting projects where we contribute with expertise and knowledge for technology-intensive automation services to our customers. Locally, we work with the market's largest customers in exciting projects that are partly run in-house in our own project operations, and partly out at our customers. Our customers and assignments are in several sectors of industry. In the section, we are currently 16 colleagues working with automation, electrical design, programming and inspection. In our team there are people with different backgrounds and competencies that differ and complement each other. We now want to continue to grow with more colleagues as we see a great need for our expertise in the market and with our customers in the future.
About the role
In the role of Automation Engineer, you get to work with automation in all its phases, you are given the opportunity to work with a broad portfolio of projects, including nuclear power, water treatment and production industry. Your role may involve the development of control systems in large and small projects, such as upgrades in existing systems but also new construction of completely new systems. You will also work with programming, commissioning, system and functional descriptions and/or project management in automation depending on your interest and experience. You will most likely work with some of AFRY's largest customers either under AFRY's auspices or directly in customers' operations. The assignments and projects are mainly local, and often with clients that are recurring. In some projects you follow the client's standard and in some projects you set the standard; your expertise is therefore crucial to the success of our clients and AFRY.
Requirement specification
To succeed in this role, we believe that you are motivated by working in a challenging and dynamic work environment and are solution-oriented and forward-thinking in what you take on. We also value your natural ability to meet people and manage planning. That said, we know that together we need to create the right conditions for this, which is why we also value your collaboration and communication skills as well as your initiative. To succeed well and thrive in the role, we believe that you have:
- You have a technical education at high school or college level, or have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way.
- Have several years of experience in automation in industry and are self-driven.
- Good knowledge of programming PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, for example Siemens, ABB or Schneider.
- Possess a B driving license as there may be travel in the service.
- Can communicate very well in both Swedish and English.
Additional information
For all our employees at AFRY, we offer a modern workplace in a global context with a forward-looking spirit and security in the form of collective agreements and employee benefits for all different stages of life and employment - from wellness contributions and staff discounts to favorable private group and health insurance. Our staff club, Club AFRY, organizes social activities inside and outside the office. From ski trips and choir singing to weekly yoga sessions, fishing activities and running, there is something for everyone.
Our work with diversity is ongoing, a mix of personalities and backgrounds makes us even stronger, more creative and successful in the market. What's more, there are many ways to develop yourself with us! We invest in our people and have individual development plans where you have the opportunity to take developmental courses and certifications within the framework of your position and goals. We also strongly believe in the philosophy that if you are to perform at work, there must be a good and healthy balance between private and working life.
Perhaps this is why we are ranked as one of Sweden's most popular employers?
The last day to apply for the position is 2024-12-11.
Contact details
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Christopher Berglund - Head of Section
+46 10 505 47 69
At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, innovate and embrace creative solutions, that's how we create the future. We are constantly looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition