SSAB - Automation Electrician
Borlänge, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Automation electrician
Work model On location
Application due date 8 June 2026
Are you the one?

Do you want a varied and exciting job in a modern laboratory environment for mechanical testing? SSAB is facing a historic shift in steel production and the transition to fossil-free steel creates both new opportunities and challenges. We are now looking for an automation electrician for Materials Testing who wants to be part of that journey. We are looking for you with previous experience and competence in electrical / automation technology and who understand the importance of quality assurance. Location Borlänge.

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining us on a journey. A journey that we believe is crucial for the future of the planet and sustainability. Steel has been one of the most important materials for the development of our society and will continue to be so in the future. In our homes, in bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB, we are proud of our history and our leadership in high strength steel. At the same time, we are aware that steel production is one of the industries that emits the most greenhouse gases in the world. This must change. We have therefore developed the world's first fossil-free process for steel production and are committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB, you will play an important role in realizing this goal and thus contribute to the green transition of the entire steel industry.

Do you want a varied and exciting job in a modern laboratory environment for mechanical testing? SSAB is facing a historic shift in steel production and the transition to fossil-free steel creates both new opportunities and challenges. We are now looking for an automation electrician for Materials Testing who wants to be part of that journey. We are looking for you with previous experience and competence in electrical / automation technology and who understands the importance of quality assurance. Location Borlänge.

About the position

Materials Testing is one of SSAB's laboratories and is responsible for testing the mechanical properties of all our products before delivery to our customers. It employs 34 people and operates around the clock in modern premises with automated equipment for sample preparation and testing. Quality work is an important part and the laboratory is accredited according to SS-EN ISO 17025.

In the role of automation electrician, you work with operational reliability on our machinery, which means both troubleshooting and improvement work on advanced equipment such as laser cutting machine, tensile testing machines and CNC mills. You will work closely with our machine operators.

As an automation electrician, you work during the day and will be part of the Materials Testing management team.

Your main responsibilities

  • Systematic work with continuous improvements and preventive measures and documentation
  • Troubleshooting in case of problems and breakdowns
  • Contribute with expertise in the field of electrical / automation technology
  • In the long term, you will be a technical resource in the laboratory.
  • Certificate management and contact with lines and suppliers

About you

  • You have an upper secondary education in electricity, automation / PLC, control / control technology and control systems. or equivalent documented knowledge in the field.
  • If you have previous practical experience in electricity / automation, it is an advantage.
  • You have good communication skills and easy to cooperate with others
  • You have a structured way of working
  • You are flexible
  • You have good knowledge of Swedish and English
  • You have a B driving license

Our offer

We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Here are some examples:

  • Profit sharing
  • Flexible terms for reduced working hours
  • Health care allowance


Recruitment process

1. Apply

2. Tests

3. Interview

4. Come and meet us

5. Health check

6. Signing

Do you have any questions about the position?

Please contact Vahid Esbelani, Section Manager Materials Testing, vahid.esbelani@ssab.com, 0243-725 82

A few words from your future manager

I will be your immediate manager, Vahid Esbelani. SSAB is a company with a strong focus on work environment and safety, and for me it is important that managers and employees thrive, feel good and that we work together to achieve our ambitious goals. Material testing is today a modern equipped laboratory that is accredited. The laboratory has knowledgeable employees who work in teams and develop together and I want you to be part of that. Welcome with your application.

OUR CULTURE

At SSAB, we strive to create an environment where every team member is heard, valued, empowered, and engaged. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and that everyone contributes to our collective success. We use our values - driven, true and ahead - in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.