Automation SW Engineer, Rosendahl Nextrom Oy

About the role

You will focus on automation software engineering and commissioning, ensuring that product functionalities meet specific customer requirements. The role involves a mix of office-based design work and hands-on testing and optimization at various international locations.

You are offered Join a flexible and supportive organization where you have the opportunity to follow projects from the design phase to international implementation at customer sites.

Work tasks

A comprehensive role involving the full lifecycle of automation software, from TIA Portal design to on-site commissioning and system troubleshooting.

• Design and develop automation software solutions using Siemens TIA Portal
• Execute international customer commissioning and after-sales service work
• Commission Siemens F-PLC (S7-1500 safety) and HMI/SCADA systems
• Perform I/O checks and field-device testing during system startup
• Validate safety functions, control sequences, interlocks, and alarms
• Troubleshoot PLC/HMI software, electrical signals, and communication networks
• Document software changes, backups, test results, and commissioning progress

We are looking for

• Knowledge of Siemens F-PLC S7-1500 and TIA Portal
• Experience with WinCC or Siemens HMI/SCADA (AVEVA) systems
• Understanding of industrial networks including PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and OPC UA
• Experience with SINAMICS drives and industrial field devices
• Ability to read electrical drawings, I/O lists, and P&IDs
• Good English communication and customer-service skills. Fluency in Finnish is considered an advantage.
• Technical degree or qualification in automation or control engineering
• Willingness to travel internationally (20-80%) for site work
• Advanced troubleshooting and independent problem-solving skills

A valid work permit for Finland is required.

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.

Rosendahl Nextrom Oy

Rosendahl Nextrom is a global technology leader that designs and manufactures advanced production equipment for the battery, cable, wire, and optical fiber industries. As a subsidiary of the Austrian family-owned Knill Gruppe, the company operates worldwide, providing tailor-made engineering solutions and continuous research and development. The company has a strong presence in Finland, with facilities in Vantaa and Tampere that specialize in creating state-of-the-art machinery for global optical fiber production. Through close partnerships and customized high-tech solutions, Rosendahl Nextrom helps manufacturers optimize their production processes in over 70 countries.