Automation Technician

Lyko Operations AB · plný úvazek

Vansbro, Švédsko

The heart of Lyko beats in Vansbro! Here, hundreds of employees work every day to ensure our customers' orders are picked, packed, and shipped with that extra touch. Over the past few years, we've transformed from a manual warehouse to a world-class, highly automated facility – and we're far from finished. Here, change is the norm, which means constant development and new opportunities to grow and learn together. We're now looking for an Automation Technician to join our automation team in Vansbro! As an Automation Technician, you'll be a vital part of the team that ensures our facility runs smoothly – every single day. In short: you're an important puzzle piece in keeping our warehouse advancing and operating at peak performance. Interested? Read on! About the role You'll work on service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements to our automated facility, which includes around 600 robots, picking and packing stations, receiving stations, and a full six kilometers of conveyor belts. Beyond day-to-day work, you'll also be involved in projects – such as installing new machines or reconfiguring workstations. Collaborating with other departments is a natural part of everyday work, and your expertise will make you a sought-after colleague. More specifically, the role involves: Performing planned service and maintenance Working on improvements Troubleshooting, restoring, and monitoring systems Handling urgent maintenance tasks Optimizing and managing spare parts Participating in various projects, large and small Our logistics journey We've built one of Europe's most advanced beauty warehouses – with world-class automation and cutting-edge technical solutions. The platform delivers high capacity, low error rates, and stable delivery, even during extreme periods like Black Week. 2020 – We moved into our current facility in Vansbro with offices, warehouse, and an automation system featuring 150 robots, 336,000 storage locations, and a capacity of 20,000 orders per day. In just a few days, we relocated three million products and shipped our first package – thanks to the efforts of over 250 employees. 2021 – We began installing a doubling of our automation and achieved a capacity of 40,000 orders per day that same year – with 700,000 storage locations and 300 robots working around the clock. 2023 – We expanded further with a warehouse hub in Berlin, opened up for third-party logistics (3PL), and began serving B2B customers as well. 2025 – We took the next major step and went live with our new automation solution – LYKO's largest investment ever. An investment of over €43 million that significantly increased our capacity and took our logistics platform to an entirely new level. The next phase of our automation journey Today, our new automation has been operational for over a year. The focus has therefore shifted from installation and commissioning to creating the most stable, efficient, and high-performing facility possible. We continue to develop our automation, optimize our workflows, and build on a platform designed to handle up to 100,000 orders per day. As an Automation Technician, you'll be a vital part of this ongoing journey. You'll work closely with some of our most advanced technical systems and help ensure availability, solve technical problems, drive improvements, and further develop the facility. This is no longer about building tomorrow's automation – it's already here. Now we'll make it even better. Who are you? Do you have a strong technical interest and a desire to constantly develop yourself? Are you curious, thorough, and flexible – and do you thrive both in teams and when working independently? With us, you'll be part of an environment where a lot is happening, and the pace can be high at times. However, you never let stress compromise the quality of your work, and you adapt easily. Above all, we value your personality, your drive, your ability to tackle new challenges, and your strong self-leadership. We believe you have: A strong interest in technology and a willingness to learn The ability to take responsibility, drive your work forward, and get things done Good collaboration skills but also the strength to work independently Meritorious experience and knowledge: Technical education or experience in areas such as electrical work, automation, pneumatics, service technology, control and regulation technology, or similar Good IT and computer skills Class B driver's license Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written Employment details You'll become part of a dedicated and conscientious team and report to Anton Jonsson, Maintenance Manager. Full-time, two-shift schedule plus every fourth weekend Initial 6-month probationary period Start date: immediately or by agreement Location: Vansbro At Lyko, we believe who you are and what abilities you have are more important than your previous experience. That's why we've eliminated the requirement for a CV and cover letter and instead use selection questions and tests in our recruitment process. So what are you waiting for?! If this sounds like the right challenge for you, apply today or by September 27th at the latest! If you have questions about the position, email Anton Jonsson, Maintenance Manager, at [email protected]. Psst! Since we don't want any personal data to risk being exposed, we don't accept applications via email. Instead, you apply easily by clicking the link below. Good luck! Lyko is a hair care and beauty specialist with the ambition to transform the industry.