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Stora Enso Skutskär is looking for a System Engineer in Automation

We are accelerating! Are you coming with us? Then you are warmly welcome to submit your application today! New innovations are driving our future investments, and we are looking for someone who values both personal development in their role and daily interactions with colleagues who care for each other. If this is important to you too, take the chance to join us on the success journey within Stora Enso Biomaterials and Skutskär Mill.

Career for a better climate. Every day.

Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wood products, and paper, making us a part of the bioeconomy.

Skutskär Mill is a production facility for biomaterials with a 100-year history. Today, the mill is a modern high-tech workplace focused on efficient and resource-saving production while considering our local environment.

Skutskär Mill produces 520,000 tons of paper and fluff pulp, which our customers further process into graphic fine paper, cartons, airlaid, and hygiene products.

Responsibilities and main tasks:

As a system engineer, you will play a central role in ensuring reliable and efficient operation of our automation equipment. This contributes to maintaining high product quality, minimizing production downtime, and increasing productivity.

Some examples of your main tasks include:

• Responsibility for planning preventive maintenance on automation equipment

• Development and implementation of maintenance plans in collaboration with other departments

• Troubleshooting and corrective actions during production disturbances

• Supporting the production organization with automation expertise

• Participating in the development of improvement projects and proposals for process optimizations

• Preparing documentation for investments and major repairs

• Identifying and evaluating opportunities for upgrades and improvements of automation and process equipment to increase efficiency

Who are we looking for?

Formal qualifications and education are important, and we place great emphasis on personal suitability. To succeed in the role of system engineer, a high degree of structure and the ability to see the whole picture and context is required.

We see that you are results-oriented and have good collaboration skills. You enjoy varied tasks and feel comfortable working both independently and in a team. Furthermore, you have the ability to critically review information, assess, and take appropriate actions in consultation with stakeholders.

Other qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in automation, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a similar relevant field, or possess equivalent experience.

• Experience in maintenance within a production environment, preferably in the pulp and paper industry.

• In-depth knowledge of automation equipment, systems, and components.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• You share Stora Enso's values of “Lead” and “Do What’s Right,” which means high personal integrity, accountability, and courage.

• You highlight and challenge existing working methods when you see opportunities for improvement and development.

• Good understanding and knowledge of CMMS systems as well as good skills in MS Office and other digital tools.

The following experiences are advantageous:

• Experience working with PLC systems and DCS systems

• Knowledge of LEAN and other production improvement methods

• English

What we offer

With us, you will be part of our diversity-promoting work culture that helps you explore new perspectives and develop professionally. Together with your colleagues, you will contribute to a more sustainable world, as we believe that everything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. To keep you safe at work, we support your physical and mental well-being. With many exciting developments happening at Skutskär Mill, you will be part of an innovative environment that inspires its employees towards greener production.

As an employee at Stora Enso Skutskär Mill, you will also benefit from a benefits package that includes everything from bonuses, health insurance, parental benefits, and lunch subsidies to a dental club, cabins, and a relaxation and recreation facility for you and your family.

The position is a permanent employment. Daytime work. Some flexibility with a hybrid work model can be discussed. Some travel may occur in the position.

How can you apply for this position?

We are working with the recruitment process continuously, so please apply as soon as possible, but no later than March 31, 2025. The position may be filled before the application deadline. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we would like you to motivate why you are suitable for this position. We only accept applications submitted through our recruitment system.

Questions regarding the recruitment process can be directed to the recruiting manager: Simon Smedberg, simon.smedberg@storaenso.com, +46 (0)70– 251 18 31.

Union representatives:

• Ledarna - Niclas Mattsson, +46 (0)70-339 38 66.
• Unionen – Seija Andersson, +46 (0)73-027 76 22.
• Akademikerna – Erik Eklund, +46 (0)72-202 80 43.

Come and work at The Renewable Materials Company!

The Biomaterials division meets the increasing demands to replace products made from fossil-based and hazardous materials with bio-based alternatives. We utilize all parts of the biomass, such as lignin and sugars, to develop new solutions. We strive to replace fossil-based materials with innovations such as carbon for energy storage, bio-based binders, and bio-based carbon fiber. The division's offering includes a variety of pulp qualities to meet the needs of manufacturers of paper, cardboard, tissue, textile, and hygiene products, as well as materials from the by-products of our processes, such as tall oil and turpentine from biomass.