Company Description

AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization, and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy, and infrastructure, and we create value for future generations. AFRY has Nordic roots with a global reach. Our shared principles— Results -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.

Job Description

Our Electrical & Automation department at AFRY currently consists of a team of about 20 colleagues based in Jönköping. We work with everything from electrical design, programming, and risk assessments in machine safety to project management and electrical inspections. With us, you’ll be part of a team that enjoys working together. With our broad and deep expertise, we’re able to help both our clients and each other succeed and grow. We are part of the Pulp & Paper Sweden business area. 

As a senior automation engineer with us, you will work on automation projects across various industries, with a focus on the manufacturing sector and local clients. Your focus will be on programming industrial control systems (PLC/HMI/SCADA) and commissioning, from preliminary studies and solution proposals to verification and commissioning in both test environments and at the customer’s site.  

The role will involve programming and commissioning, troubleshooting and optimization, documentation and reporting, as well as close collaboration with colleagues and customers. In some cases, assignments may require a security clearance, either now or in the future. 

The team consists of knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues where sharing experience and knowledge is a strong part of the culture, with extensive and broad expertise to support day-to-day work. 

We work primarily on a project basis and collaborate with colleagues in other geographic regions and technical fields. AFRY consists of a fantastic world of engineering expertiseacross a variety of fields.When we bring these together, we can offer the market something unique. This gives you the opportunity to tap into AFRY’s broad expertise and develop your skills—not least in programming and deployment—and, forright person, even toward project management in the long term.

Qualifications

To succeed in thisrole, we believe you’re motivated by working ina challenging and dynamic work environment, as well assolution-oriented and proactive in everything you undertake. That said, we know that together we need to createthe right conditions for this, which is why we also valueyour ability to collaborate and communicate, as well as your initiative.

To be a good fit for this role with us,we believe you have:

• At least 5 years of experience as an automation engineer.
• Documented experience in programming and commissioning within industrial automation.
• Knowledge of installation, assembly, and commissioning. 
• Relevant college or vocational school education (or equivalent experience) 
• Proficiency in Swedish(native-level proficiency) and English, both spoken and written; knowledge of German is a plus.

It is an asset if you have: 

• In-depth knowledge in industrial automation and/or experience managing parts of projects.
• Advanced knowledge of programming industrial control systems

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application; the application deadline is November 30, 2026. Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.&#   If you have any questions:   Andreas Karlsson, Service Area Manager   010-505 69 08   andreas.karlsson@afry.com     For all recruitment at AFRY, an ID check, reference checks, and verification of education are always conducted as a standard procedure. 

We kindly ask that staffing and recruitment agencies, as well as sellers of additional job ads, refrain from contacting us directly. 

At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, create innovation, and embrace creative solutions—that’s how we shape the future. We are constantly seeking qualified candidates who want to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition