Automation Engineer

At AFRY in Gothenburg and Varberg, we have very high and broad competence in Industrial IT and Automation specialized in ABB 800xA with about 20 automation engineers. Now we need to be even more! We can proudly say that we are one of the largest providers of automation competence and we have many large projects underway with our customers in the industry. As an automation engineer at AFRY, you will develop solutions for our customers who are in almost all industrial sectors, with a particularly strong position in the energy, automotive, mining, process, and forestry industries. You will work with everything from designing and programming automation systems for process applications to carrying out tests, installing and commissioning plants at our customers' sites. You will also work on managing customer relations, helping our customers develop their applications and HMI standards. You will also work with migrations from AC450 to AC800M with AFRY Quality Tool as a tool and model. The work will be performed partly with local customers but also at our offices in in-house projects. With us, you will have the opportunity to learn from competent colleagues and together develop the automation industry for real. Qualifications: We are looking for automation engineers with experience working with complex solutions. We would like you to enjoy building contacts both externally and internally and be stimulated by sharing knowledge between colleagues. It is important that you enjoy your work, therefore we place great emphasis on your personal qualities. To thrive with us, we believe you are flexible and have the ability to work on several projects at the same time. Experience-wise, you match the following description: Experienced engineer, technician or equivalent with many years of experience from industrial automation, control systems and preferably also within machine safety and system upgrades. Many years of experience of application work in ABB 800xA systems is a requirement. You also have experience of working with system design, electrical infrastructure, I/O and networks. Have a B-driver's license as travel in periods is a natural part of your role. Very good knowledge of Swedish and English in both speech and writing, as you will use both languages daily in the service. Meriting knowledge: Experience of older ABB products AC450 and MP200. Experience from the pulp and paper industry and/or metal and mining. Experience of the 800xA RMC library and/or the P&P library. Certification in system safety, machine safety, SIL or cybersecurity. Experience of networks and infrastructure, as well as systems and protocols such as IEC61850, Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus & Profinet. Experience of ABB software AC400 Advant Master Engineering. The position may require that you can work in our security-classified projects. This means that a security screening is carried out according to Swedish legislation on security protection. To meet the requirements, you need to hold a citizenship that follows the provisions of the security protection ordinance, and no obstacles may exist according to the criteria for security classification. Company Description: AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and advisory. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy and infrastructure and create value for future generations. AFRY has Nordic roots with global reach. Our common principles – Result driven, Client centric, Empowering and Accountable – guide us in how we work, develop and succeed together. Join us in accelerating the transition to a sustainable society. We are experts in industrial automation and are now looking for more committed automation engineers for our team in Gothenburg. Locally, we work with the market's largest customers in exciting projects that are partly driven in-house in our own project activities, and partly at our customers' sites. Our customers and assignments are found in several sectors but mainly within industry, infrastructure and energy, and we drive future projects in, among other things, production as well as research and development. Our segment, Automation West at AFRY, currently consists of four closely collaborating sections with about 60 colleagues located in Varberg and Gothenburg who work together in a broad competence group in technology, automation, electrical design and sustainability. Additional Information: We offer you a flexible work environment and great freedom under responsibility as we understand that everyone's lives look different. That said, there is also the possibility to work from home when you want or need to if it works with the business. At AFRY, we share a strong culture characterized by sharing knowledge and competence development in the form of internal and external training as well as individual development plans. In addition, we offer: Collective agreement Generous annual wellness grant and occupational health care Occupational pension Benefits via our partner Benify Bonus for recruitment tips Flexible working hours Membership in our fantastic staff association Club AFRY which organizes fun activities such as ski trips, training sessions, cottage rentals, guest lectures and much, much more! We are flexible regarding the start date. You are welcome to contact us if you have started thinking about changing jobs but are not quite there yet. We are happy to tell you more about our business for opportunities further in the future as we continuously seek more colleagues. Welcome with your application, the last application date is 2026-08-30. Selection is continuous and the position may be filled before the last application date. We are heading towards the summer season and it may take a bit longer than usual before we get back to you. For all recruitments at AFRY, an ID check, reference check and verification of education are always carried out as a basis. Read more about our recruitment process here. We request no direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of additional job advertisements. At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when brave ideas meet, when we collaborate, create innovation and embrace creative solutions, that is how we create the future. We constantly seek qualified candidates who want to join our inclusive teams around the world. Become a part of us and accelerate the green transition.