Company description

AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has a global reach with deep roots in the Nordics. Together we are accelerating the transition to a more sustainable society.  

We at AFRY Advanced Automation are now looking for an automation engineer with expertise in ABB 800xA for our section in Varberg/Gothenburg! In the section, we are about thirty employees with a common interest in technology, automation, electrical design and sustainability. We can proudly say that we are one of the largest suppliers of automation expertise and we have many, large projects underway together with our customers in the industry. We are in an expansive phase where we are building a long-term and sustainable team. The recruitment is not about replacing anyone, but about strengthening our capacity and meeting the increased demand from our customers. We are growing - and we do it with quality and confidence in the future.

Job description

As an automation engineer at AFRY, you will develop solutions for our customers in virtually 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 conducting tests, installing and commissioning plants at our customers. You also work with managing customer relations, helping our customers develop their applications and HMI standards.

You also work with migrations of AC450 to AC800M with AFRY Quality Tool as a tool and model. The work will be done partly at local customers but also at our offices in in-house projects. With us, you get 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 to see that you enjoy building contacts both externally and internally and that you are stimulated by sharing knowledge between colleagues. It is important that you enjoy your work and have fun at work, so we attach great importance to your personal qualities. To thrive with us, we believe that you are flexible and have the ability to work on several projects at the same time.

Experience-wise, you fit the following description:

• Experienced engineer, technician or equivalent with many years of experience in automation, control systems and preferably also in machine safety and system upgrades.
• Experience with ABB 800xA systems is a requirement. You also have experience of working with system design, electrical infrastructure, I/O and networks. 
• Have a driving license B as travel in periods is a natural part of your role.
• Master both Swedish and English well in both speech and writing.

Additional knowledge:

• Experience with older ABB products AC450 and MP200.
• Experience from the paper and pulp industry and / or metal and mining.
• Experience with 800xA RMC library or P&P library.
• Certification in system safety, machine safety, SIL or cybersecurity.
• Experience with networking and infrastructure, as well as systems and protocols such as IEC61850, Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus & Profinet.
• Experience with ABB software AC400 Advant Master Engineering.

Additional information

We offer you a flexible working environment and great freedom under responsibility as we understand that everyone's life is 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 of sharing knowledge and skills development through internal and external trainings and individual development plans.

In addition to this, we offer:

• Collective agreement
• Generous annual wellness allowance and occupational health care
• Occupational pension
• Benefits through our partner Benify
• Recruitment tip bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Membership in our fantastic staff association Club AFRY which organizes fun activities such as ski trips, training sessions, cabin rentals, guest lectures and much, much more!

We are flexible in terms of starting dates. 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 later in the future as we are constantly looking for more colleagues.

Welcome with your application! Last day to apply is 2025-10-15. Interviews and selection will take place continuously during the application period. For all recruitments at AFRY, an ID check, reference checks and verification of education are always carried out as a basis. Read more about our recruitment process here.

Do you have questions about the position? Please contact Lukas Rynkowski, who will be happy to answer your questions. For questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Linn Ehrnberg.

Contact person for questions:
Lukas Rynkowski, Group Manager Automation
Lukas.Rynkowski@afry.com  

Linn Ehrnberg, Recruitment Partner Advanced Automation
linn.ehrnberg@afry.com

We refrain from direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and sellers of additional job ads.

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