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 Nordic roots with global reach. Our common principles - Result 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

At AFRY in Gothenburg and Varberg, we have a very high and broad competence in Industrial IT and Automation that is niched within ABB 800xA with about 20 automation engineers. Now we need even more!"

The section consists of knowledgeable and committed colleagues where experience and knowledge sharing is a strong part of the culture. We work primarily in project form and collaborate with colleagues in other geographies and technical areas. AFRY consists of an amazing world of engineering expertise in a variety of fields. When we weave these together, we can offer the market something that no one else can. This gives you the opportunity to take part in AFRY's broad know-how, not least this is important for your own competence development.

We are looking for an experienced systems engineer with a DCS background. In addition to modernizing today's industry, we work both with maintenance organizations and in all project phases from feasibility studies to implementation and support for several different industries. For the right person, there are great opportunities for individual development.

You will work with system upgrades, systeming, installation and configuration of server-based automation systems (primarily ABB 800xA). Our project deliveries are done through expert services as well as complete functional or total commitments. For this position we offer flexible location.

Here is how one of your future colleagues describes the team:
"The department is characterized by talented colleagues. It is a large group to discuss issues with the capacity to take on larger assignments / projects. We are specialists in 800xA and as an engineer it is great to belong to a group with several like-minded colleagues with a broad competence in the field."

Qualifications

In all our recruitments, great emphasis is placed on your personal qualities. As a person, you have good communication skills and show commitment and curiosity. You value collaboration and are always willing to support your colleagues. You are also structured and meticulous in your work. Your curiosity and persistence contribute to your desire to always find the best solution.
In terms of experience, we believe that you recognize yourself in the following description:

• Engineer, technician or equivalent with several years of experience in industry and automation and solid competence in ABB 800xA at system level.
• Experience in Windows technology, networking and installations of DCS systems.
• Experience in virtualization (Esxi, HyperV).
• Experience in Cybersecurity.
• Have a B driving license as travel occurs as a natural part of the service.
• Master both Swedish and English very well in both speech and writing.

Additional skills:

• Knowledge/experience of NIS2.
• Knowledge of system hardening.
• Experience of application programming in 800xA.
• Experience with older ABB families such as Advant systems, Sattline etc.
• Experience/certification in 800xA SHC/Advanced services.

The position may require you to be able to work in our security classified projects. This means that a security clearance is conducted according to Swedish legislation on security protection. In order to fulfill the requirements, you need to hold a citizenship that complies with the Security Protection Regulation, and there must be no obstacles according to the criteria for security class

Further information

We offer you a flexible working environment and great freedom under responsibility as we understand that everyone's life looks different. That said, there is also the option 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!  Deadline for applications is 2026-01-12.
For all recruitments at AFRY, an ID check, reference checks and verification of education are always carried out as a basis. Please read more about our recruitment process here. Thank you for your patience and we wish you a Merry Christmas!

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

We refrain from direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and 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, 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