Leading role in AFRY Advanced Automation
Växjö, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Civil engineer, manufacturing industry
Work model On location
Application due date 4 October 2025
Are you the one?

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 accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society.

Automation in Kristianstad/Växjö consists of a dynamic team with members aged 25 to 60+ years who collaborate and share experiences. Our main business consists of projects where we not only deliver knowledge but also materials and manage installations. In addition, we take on traditional consulting assignments. Our projects are distributed over three areas: V/A, gas and industrial automation.

Job description

Do you want to combine your interest in automation or electrical engineering with the opportunity to help build a section from scratch? Then this could be the role for you!

Advanced Automation in Växjö is in a build-up phase, and we are looking for you to take a key role in developing the business in a varied working environment with lots of customer contact. Since this is a new role, there are great opportunities to influence and shape the content based on your skills and interests.

Whether you have long experience of selling automation solutions or deep technical knowledge in the field of electricity and automation, we will together design the role in the best way.

In the role, you will be involved in building a work group in the Växjö region where you can decide whether you want to start from Växjö, Älmhult, Markaryd or Ljungby.

Qualifications

We are looking for a committed and experienced person with good technical skills in automation or electrical design, or a person with experience in project management or sales in the automation industry in the Växjö region.

The most important thing for us is that you take the initiative, are self-driven and have the willingness to take a leading role. We imagine that you are communicative, curious and good at building good relationships. In combination with this, you have a great interest in technology and sales, as these are important components of the service. You see development potential, have a great interest in marketing work and creating business. We also see that you have established a relevant network in southern Småland.

We believe that you will succeed in the role if you have:

  • Extensive work experience in automation or electrical construction in industry.
  • B-driving license and very good knowledge of both Swedish and English, in speech and writing.

It is meritorious if you have experience in sales or leadership.

Further information

At AFRY, we value our people and believe in creating a supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive. We offer you the opportunity to play a central role in our Advanced Automation business area in the Växjö region and influence your own future in one of Sweden's most attractive employers, according to Universum's survey.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the sustainable solutions of the future - then this is your chance to do so at AFRY Advanced Automation!

Welcome with your application, the last day to apply is 2025-10-05. Interviews and selection take place continuously during the application period. Read more about our recruitment process here.

Do you have questions about the position? You are welcome to contact Magnus, who will be happy to answer your questions. For questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Julia.

You will find contact information below:

Magnus Lagnelöv
Section Manager
magnus.lagnelov@afry.com

Julia Lindén
Talent Acquisition Partner
julia.linden@afry.com

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