Company Profile

About AFRY 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, grow, and succeed together. Join us in accelerating the transition to a sustainable society.

About the E/I/A Service Area in Karlstad At AFRY in Karlstad, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in an environment characterized by camaraderie, curiosity, and cutting-edge technical expertise. Here, we support one another, learn from each other, and create solutions that contribute to the industry of the future.

We are now looking for automation engineers who want to help develop innovative automation solutions alongside a dedicated team of specialists.

Job Description

About the Role Do you want to work with technology that makes a real difference for the industry, while being part of a team where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and people are the focus?

As an automation engineer at AFRY, you’ll work with automation solutions for industrial facilities and the process industry. You’ll be an integral part of multidisciplinary projects where you’ll collaborate with electrical and instrumentation designers, process engineers, and project managers to create sustainable and efficient solutions for our clients.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Programming DCS or PLC systems
• Configuring and developing HMI systems
• Working with SCADA solutions
• Industrial networks
• Machine safety
• Testing and commissioning
• Customer contacts and technical consulting
• Participation in multidisciplinary project teams

The work is project-based and involves a mix of programming, technical development, customer interactions, testing, and commissioning. Assignments are carried out both from our office in Karlstad and on-site at the customer’s location. Travel may be required from time to time.

Qualifications

About You

We are looking for someone who

Holds a Master of Science in Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or a vocational college degree in a relevant technical field.

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

• Experience with programming in DCS, PLC, or HMI systems, or experience in electrical design.
• Knowledge of DCS or PLC systems.
• Experience with HMI systems.
• Strong written and spoken Swedish and English.
• Class B driver’s license.

It is advantageous if you have experience with:

• Both programming and electrical design
• Industrial automation projects
• Testing and commissioning
• Customer-focused consulting work.

Who are you?

We believe you enjoy collaborating and that you value solving challenges together with others and taking the initiative. You work in a structured and meticulous manner, are flexible in new situations, and naturally build trusting relationships with both colleagues and customers. At the same time, you’re driven by the desire to contribute to shared results and to continue developing professionally.

Additional Information

Why Our Employees Thrive We believe that the best results are achieved when people feel secure, included, and appreciated. That’s why we actively work to create a culture where it’s easy to ask questions, share knowledge, and help one another.

You’ll be part of a team of electrical, instrumentation, and automation engineers where experience meets new perspectives and where collaboration is a natural part of everyday life.

With us, you’ll get:

• A welcoming team that’s happy to share its knowledge
• The opportunity to grow at your own pace
• Interesting projects within Swedish industry
• Support from experienced colleagues and leaders
• A work environment that encourages initiative, learning, and innovative thinking
• Team activities and social events that strengthen our sense of community

We offer a hybrid work model, but the primary work location is at the client’s site or at our office in Karlstad.

At AFRY, we combine technical expertise with a strong belief in people’s power to drive change. Together, we develop solutions that advance the industry and contribute to a more sustainable society.

Does this sound like the next step for you? We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to tell you more about the team, the projects, and what it’s like to work with us.

We welcome your application; the application deadline is October 11, 2026 Contacts for questions: Tobias Kåberg, Group Manager DCS E/I/A Karlstad tobias.kaberg@afry.com (mailto:tobias.kaberg@afry.com) +46 72 077 21 26 (tel:+46%2072%20077%2021%2026)

Johan Lichterman, Group Manager PLC E/I/A Karlstad johan.lichterman@afry.com (mailto:johan.lichterman@afry.com) +46 70 223 24 40

For all recruitment at AFRY, we always conduct an ID check, reference checks, and verification of education as a standard procedure.

We do not accept direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies or sellers of additional job advertisements.

At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, drive 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