Job Uppsala, Sweden

Automation Engineer

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Employer
FRESENIUS KABI AB
Employment type
Permanent
Experience required
Yes

We are a growing company with approximately 1,000 employees in Sweden and over 40,000 employees worldwide. Our pride in our products permeates throughout the company. In our employee surveys, colleagues, development opportunities, and the family-friendly atmosphere are highlighted as some of the best things about working at Fresenius Kabi. Being part of Fresenius Kabi is synonymous with being part of an environment with great future prospects. We believe in our employees and are passionate about developing all of our staff. You have great opportunities to influence how that development unfolds. Fresenius Kabi has also been named a Career Company for the fourth consecutive year, making us an attractive employer in Sweden thanks to our unique career opportunities. Our global organization means there is a wide variety of paths to choose from as part of your future development. 1 position(s). Within the Automation & Technology department, we are a great team of employees responsible for most systems that support production in our factories. For the automation team, we are now looking for a person who enjoys working in a stimulating and dynamic team, responsible for the operation, service, and maintenance of the factories' automated and computerized systems. Duties Your tasks will mainly consist of development and follow-up regarding software and hardware for production equipment, business development, validation, and project work related to platforms such as: Aveva/Wonderware System Platform as well as Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC in various generations. Your duties include, among other things: · Take responsibility for/participate in new development, testing, and improvement work within the team's area of responsibility · Contribute to the development of long-term plans for systems within the team's area of responsibility · Maintain, troubleshoot, and update systems · Assist in deviation investigations and change requests · Maintain system documentation · Technical expert · Participate in inspections and external contacts · Participate/take part in project activities within the field About You We believe that you, as an applicant, have solid experience from the manufacturing industry, preferably within pharmaceuticals, and that you thrive in a technical environment where quality and accuracy are central. To succeed in the role, you need to have (requirements): · Education as a college or high school engineer with a focus on automation, or equivalent competence. · Experience programming PLC systems. · Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. It is advantageous if you have experience with: · Programming of SCADA systems, preferably Aveva/Wonderware System Platform. · GxP knowledge, for example in validation of computerized systems according to international guidelines. · Competence in Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI systems. · Competence in Siemens S7/S5. You are a person who listens, shares, and builds trust. Unpretentious in your approach, but proud of what you do. You work in a structured manner with great accuracy, always keeping quality and long-term perspective in focus. As an engineer, you know that the best solutions are often born from collaboration, and you thrive in teams where ideas can take shape and relationships can grow. When challenges arise, you see them as opportunities to think differently, find ways forward, and make a real difference. Additionally, you hold a valid driver's license. About the Position The position is a fixed-term employment in a probationary period that after 6 months transitions to permanent employment by agreement between the parties. Start date immediate. Work location Uppsala or Brunna/Kungsängen. Contact If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact recruiting manager Joel Svensson, [email protected] or recruiter Erika Lantz Paulsen, [email protected]. For union representatives, you can email [email protected] to contact Unionen and [email protected] to contact Akademikerföreningen. We warmly welcome your application via the link. Unfortunately, we do not accept applications via email or mail. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. Hiring may occur before the final application deadline, so do not hesitate to submit your application today! Our recruitment process includes tests, interviews, reference checks, and background screening. At the interview, we ask you to present your diploma and relevant certificates. For the final candidate, a new hire medical examination is conducted by our occupational health service. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Indefinite.

Profession
Elingenjör
Salary type
Fixed monthly, weekly or hourly pay
Open positions
1
Contact person
Joel Svensson
Employer Workplace
Fresenius-Kabi AB, Fresenius Kabi AB
Region
Uppsala län
Occupation Field
Yrken med teknisk inriktning
Postcode
75174
Duration
Ongoing
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
Working Hours
Full-time
Driving License
Yes
City
Uppsala
Address
Rapsgatan 7
GPS
59.8520701, 17.7188369
Published
13. 8. 2026
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