Company Description
AFRY is a leading European company with global reach in engineering, design and consulting. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. We are 19,000 dedicated experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalization, creating sustainable solutions for future generations. 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!
About the role
We are specialists in industrial automation and are now looking for more employees for our newly started section and investment in Gothenburg. At AFRY Advanced Automation, we work with exciting and technology-intensive assignments where we deliver customized automation services to clients in both the private and public sectors.
As an Automation Engineer, you will play a central role in the implementation of projects from the idea stage to commissioning. You will work on designing and implementing automation solutions according to customer needs and requirement specifications, where your expertise plays a major role.
The assignments can be anything from minor programming changes or upgrades of existing DCS/PLC/SCADA systems to new construction and construction of new systems and factories. Delivery is through expert services as well as complete functional or turnkey engagements. The work will be carried out partly at local clients but also at our offices in in-house projects.
Our segment, Automation West at AFRY, is today four sections with about 60 colleagues and many partners located in Varberg and Gothenburg who work together in a broad competence group mainly in automation in industrial projects. We like to learn from each other and do fun things together, including an "All Inclusive" overnight stay at Falkenberg Strandhotell in September to spend time together and celebrate our successes. With us, you are part of a team that works from idea stage to completed project and finished plant in industry. With our broad and deep expertise, we have the opportunity to help both our customers and each other succeed and develop.
Requirement specification
As you will be working to find solutions to advanced problems, we would like to see that you like problem solving. We envisage that you will value working with others and be committed, relationship building and responsible. In addition to this, you are interested in developing yourself and helping to develop your colleagues and customers. It is important that you thrive and have fun at work, which is why we attach great importance to your personal qualities. To thrive with us, we believe that you are flexible and have the ability to work on several projects at the same time.
To be relevant for the position, we see that you meet the following requirements:
- Relevant education in the field or equivalent work experience.
- Several years of experience in design projects of new process plants.
- Many years of experience as an automation engineer and good knowledge of working in Siemens software, specifically SIMATIC PCS 7 is highly meritorious. Experience of other DCS/PLC/SCADA is also relevant and interesting for the position.
- Have a B-driving license as traveling in periods is a natural part of your role.
- Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both in speech and writing.
If you have experience of the following, it is also meritorious:
- Experience of automation simulation.
- Experience of system upgrades.
Additional information
For all our employees at AFRY, we offer a modern workplace in a global context with a forward-looking approach and security in the form of collective agreements and employee benefits for all different stages of life - from wellness allowances and employee 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's something for everyone. Please read more about our benefits via link: https://afry.com/sv/bli-en-del-av-afry/lar-kanna-oss
Our work on diversity is ongoing, a mix of personalities and backgrounds makes us even stronger, more creative and successful in the marketplace. 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 work-life balance. Perhaps this is why we are ranked as one of Sweden's most popular employers?
Interviews and selection take place continuously during the application period. The deadline for applications is 2025-01-15 and the position may be filled before the deadline. The position is a permanent full-time position starting as agreed.
Contact details for questions:
Mikael Börjesson, Section Manager Advanced Automation Gothenburg
+46 707 28 16 72
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