SSAB - Automation Engineer

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Are you engaged and curious, and do you want a challenging job in control systems and programming at a company that strives toward a more sustainable world? Then this job might be for you! Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining 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 our societal development and will continue to be so in the future. In our homes, in bridges that connect our cities, and in tomorrow's cars. 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 releases 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 have committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB, you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and thereby contributing to a green transformation of the entire steel industry. About the Position You will work together with your colleagues on system solutions, including new designs and modifications/updates of existing control systems, problem-solving, facility development, and commissioning of new machines in our facilities. You will mainly participate in two different workflows in the form of projects and work order processes. Collaboration with production departments/sections is important, and your main points of contact will consist of maintenance technicians, operations technicians, and external suppliers, internal personnel, and contractors. You will be part of the Technical Systems section in the Technical Sheet Metal department. The group consists of approximately 19 systems engineers/engineers working with the Rolling Mill's facilities. We work in area groups where mechanical, electrical, and systems teams work together toward three different production departments. We offer you developing and stimulating days where you, individually or together with other engineers, are responsible for systems design and automation of machines and facilities within the Rolling Mill. With us, you have the opportunity to stay close to reality and follow projects from idea to commissioning. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. Your Main Areas of Responsibility Drive development and improvement of automation systems on existing and new facilities Program and debug SSAB's proprietary system ProviewR Program PLC control systems such as Siemens SIMATIC S7 Design, development, and engineering of control systems for machines in our facilities Conduct risk assessments and orders related to work orders/projects Assist in the development of facilities and work methods Commission new machines and facilities Provide technical support and assistance to operations/maintenance Conduct testing and validation of system designs About You You have at least a 2-year higher education qualification as an Automation Engineer or alternatively a vocational qualification or mechanical technical education with a focus on automation technology or equivalent experience. We value professional experience such as automation engineer and drive systems. We consider it highly meritorious if you have experience from the manufacturing or process industry. Experience with PLC programming and industrial safety control systems such as ABB Pluto. Experience with C/C++ is meritorious. You thrive with technical challenges, you have the ability to quickly grasp complex problems, and you are solution-oriented in your work. You plan and organize your own work, are driven, and have the ability to make independent decisions. Good collaboration skills are important, and you have an open mindset, are attentive, and adapt solutions to emerging needs. You speak fluent Swedish and English and have good ability to express yourself in speech and writing. Good collaboration skills are important, and you have an open mindset, are attentive, and adapt solutions to emerging needs. Recruitment Process 1. Apply 2. Interview 3. Reference Check 4. Meet Us 5. Background Check 6. Signing Do you have any questions about the position? Erik Karlsson, Section Manager Systems Engineering Technical Sheet Metal, [email protected] SSAB is a Nordic- and US-based steel company that builds a stronger, lighter, and more sustainable world through refined steel products and services. Together with our partners, SSAB has developed SSAB Fossil-free™ steel and plans to reinvent the value chain from mine to end customer, which essentially eliminates carbon dioxide emissions from our own operations. SSAB Zero™, a largely carbon dioxide emission-free steel based on recycled steel, further strengthens SSAB's leading position and our comprehensive sustainable offering independent of raw material. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries and production facilities in Sweden, Finland, and the USA. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and secondarily listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Join us on the journey! www.ssab.com, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.Are you engaged and curious, and do you want a challenging job in control systems and programming at a company that strives toward a more sustainable world? Then this job might be for you! Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining 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 our societal development and will continue to be so in the future. In our homes, in bridges that connect our cities, and in tomorrow's cars. At SSAB, we are proud of our history and our leadership in high-strength…

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Oxelösund

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30. 6. 2026

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