Automation Engineer – PLC & Industrial Automation

The Role As an Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and implementation of control systems for our electrolysers and process equipment. You will work closely with mechanical, process, and electrical engineering teams throughout the entire product lifecycle—from concept and development to testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a smaller company environment where decisions are made quickly, responsibilities are broad, and your contribution has a direct impact on the success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new PLC based automation solutions

• Maintain and update existing control systems

• PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g. CODESYS,TIA Portal)

• Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA solutions

• Design of safety system (e.g. safety PLC, safety relays)

• Support commissioning, startup, and validation of equipment

• Work with instrumentation, sensors, valves, and process control systems

• Participate in risk assessments and safety-related system design

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Develop technical documentation, electrical schematics, and operating procedures

• Optimize system performance, reliability, and maintainability

• Support compliance with relevant safety and industry standards

Background and qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar

• Experience working with different programming platforms such as CODESYS and TIA Portal

• Experience in industrial automation and control systems

• Understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial networks

• Fluent in Swedish & English, both written and spoken

• Experience in process industries, such as chemicals, gases, energy, or manufacturing

• Experience with safety PLCs and functional safety systems (e.g. IEC 61511, IEC 62061, ISO 13849)

• Knowledge of pressure systems, gas handling, or process equipment

• Experience with commissioning and field installation activities

• Familiarity with CE marking, Machine regulation, ATEX, PED CRA or other relevant directives

• Experience with Siemens WinCC or other SCADA platforms

Who you are

You are a proactive and hands-on engineer, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, who enjoys taking ownership and driving tasks forward. You are comfortable making technical decisions independently while knowing when to engage colleagues and stakeholders to achieve the best outcome. With strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you work effectively across disciplines.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with an innovative and unique technology

• A small, agile, and highly skilled engineering team

• Significant influence over technical decisions and product development

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• A collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed and implemented