Do you find the industry exciting and want to work in a constantly evolving business? We are currently looking for an automation technician for our existing steel mill in Luleå. With us, you’ll play a key role in ensuring stable and efficient production—while also having the opportunity, in the long term, to be part of the transition toward SSAB’s future fossil-free steelworks. Does this sound interesting? We look forward to receiving your application!
Becoming part of the SSAB family means embarking on a journey. A journey that we believe is crucial for the planet’s future 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 the bridges that connect our cities, and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB, we’re proud of our history and our leadership in high-strength steel. At the same time, we’re aware that steel production is one of the industries that emits the most greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. We have therefore developed the world’s first fossil-free steel production process and are committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB, you will play a key role in achieving this goal and thereby contribute to the green transition of the entire steel industry.
About the Position
As an automation technician with us, you’ll enjoy a varied workday filled with technical challenges in a complex and exciting production environment.
You’ll work closely with operations, maintenance, electricians, and mechanics, and together you’ll be responsible for ensuring that production has reliable and efficient systems. The role involves both operational work on the plant floor and participation in improvement and development projects.
An important part of your role is to contribute to high operational availability by working proactively on troubleshooting, improvements, and the development of automation solutions. In the long term, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to work related to SSAB’s new steel mill.
The work may include everything from programming and system changes to testing, commissioning, and optimization of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
Your main responsibilities
· Ensure high operational availability at the steel mill’s production facility
· Work with troubleshooting, operation, and improvement of automation systems
· Develop and implement automation solutions in existing systems
· Participate in projects related to production and maintenance
· Provide technical support to the operations organization
· Collaborate with internal departments and external suppliers
About You
· Technical education in electrical engineering and automation (high school or post-secondary)
· Experience in the process industry or a similar environment
· Strong expertise in electrical and automation systems
· Good command of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
· Class B driver’s license
Desirable
· Siemens S7 and TIA Portal
· SCADA systems (e.g., iFix or WinCC)
· Networks and industrial IT systems
To thrive in this role, we believe you should
· Be curious and driven to learn new things
· Take responsibility and have a strong safety mindset
· Be organized, solution-oriented, and goal-driven
· Thrive in a production environment where your efforts make a difference every day
· Have good collaboration skills and contribute to a positive team atmosphere
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of valued benefits to our employees. Here are a few examples:
· Profit sharing
· Flexible terms for reduced working hours
· Wellness allowance
The recruitment process
1. Apply
2. Interview
3. Reference checks
4. Medical exam
5. Signing the contract
Do you have any questions about the position?
Please feel free to contact Petter Sandkvist, Head of Recruitment, petter.sandkvist@ssab.com, phone: +46 70 358 2140
A few words from your future manager
"With us, you’ll be an important part of a team that works every day to keep production running and develop our work methods. We have an open work environment where we support one another and value ideas—and where you’ll also have the opportunity to be part of the journey toward the steel production of the future.”
SSAB is a steel company based in the Nordic region and the U.S. that is building a stronger, lighter, and more sustainable world through value-added steel products and services. Together with our partners, SSAB has developed SSAB Fossil-free™ steel and plans to reinvent the value chain from the mine to the end customer, which will virtually eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from our own operations. SSAB Zero™, a largely carbon-neutral steel based on recycled steel, further strengthens SSAB’s leading position and our comprehensive sustainable offering, regardless of the raw material. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries and production facilities in Sweden, Finland, and the United States. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and secondarily listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Join us on this journey! www.ssab.com, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.