Automation System Engineer / Vaasa, Tampere, Seinäjoki, Rovaniemi

About the role

In this role, you will develop and implement advanced automation systems as part of an expert team. You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders throughout different phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions.

In this position, you will focus on automation in various projects, ranging from the design and programming of automation solutions for hydropower plants and gas engine power plants to industrial automation and thermal power plants. As a system designer, you will work both independently and as part of our skilled design team. Since your work may also include commissioning on-site, you will get to see the practical results of your design work.

Working as a system designer offers a great combination of freedom and interesting challenges in a goal-oriented work environment. We are flexible regarding both working hours and geographical location. Your workplace can be located in Vaasa, Tampere, Seinäjoki, or Rovaniemi.

We offer

• The opportunity to work on international power plant projects
• A central role that offers the opportunity to challenge yourself and develop your professional skills
• A modern and dynamic work environment as well as a place in a team with extensive experience in the energy sector

Work tasks

• Automation design and programming: Automation solutions for power plants and industry
• System implementations: PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming as well as network systems
• Commissioning: Finalizing and testing projects on-site
• Project work: Operating both independently and as part of an international design team

We are looking for

• Suitable educational background in electrical or automation engineering (B.Eng. or M.Sc.)
• Over 3 years of experience in automation projects
• Good proficiency in PLC programming
• Good proficiency in control room programming (HMI/SCADA)
• Fluent English skills

We appreciate if you have

• Experience in hydropower or similar industrial automation projects
• Proficiency in Swedish

To succeed in the role, you are:

• Capable of learning new things quickly and able to adapt to changing situations
• Able to work both independently and as part of a design team
• Possessing good communication skills and the ability to work at the customer interface

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.