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Do you have an upcoming graduation from a vocational education in Automation and previous work experience? Do you want to kickstart your engineering career in the fall of 2025 as an Automation Engineer with one of Sweden's best employers? Apply for the position of Automation Engineer at AFRY and our talent program today!

About AFRY

AFRY is an international engineering consulting company and is ranked as one of Sweden's most popular employers among engineers. AFRY has over 19,000 employees and offices in 50 countries. They are experts in the fields of infrastructure, industry, and energy. They work worldwide to create sustainable solutions for future generations, with a clear strategy focused on sustainability and green transition. When 22,000 Swedish students vote for their dream employers, AFRY ranks among the most attractive employers. Being a team player, showing curiosity, and daring to be bold represent the company's employees. Here, you will thrive if you want to create, contribute, and build a smarter society. It is a given that from your first day at work, you will be cared for and supported on your journey to becoming your best self. What is required of you is drive and commitment!

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious soon-to-be graduate from vocational education who wants to develop and become an expert in automation, focusing on PLC and DCS. At AFRY, with us at Framtiden as a supportive employer through our talent program, you will gain the knowledge and experience needed to become a star in automation.

The role of Automation Engineer involves working in the energy sector, focusing on nuclear power and hydropower. You will have a varied work environment, where you sometimes work directly with our clients and sometimes participate in in-house projects together with other departments at AFRY. Our assignments also extend to the paper and pulp industry. You may also work with colleagues at other AFRY offices in Sweden, where you handle programming while your colleagues carry out commissioning on-site.

Your main tasks include programming and commissioning of PLC and DCS systems, including ABB 800xA, Siemens PCS7, ABB 800M, and Siemens TIA Portal. You will also work in systems such as Siemens HMI system WinCC used for touch panels and operator stations.

Travel is involved in the position, mainly near Varberg. In some cases, longer trips within Sweden may occur for the commissioning of automation systems. This is based on your interest and involves about two trips per year, lasting 3-4 weeks at a time.

Your profile

To take on the role of Automation Engineer, you need to meet the requirements below. In addition, you need to have a strong interest in technical systems and programming within automation. If you enjoy tinkering with technology in your spare time, you will also thrive in this role. You are analytical and enjoy solving technical problems both theoretically and practically. You are curious, learn quickly, and have a strong drive to develop in your field. It is important that you have humility and a willingness to integrate into the group to become part of the team. Even though you are new to the profession, you need to be responsible and feel confident in performing your work correctly and according to the client's and manager's wishes.

Requirements

• Vocational education in automation.
• 2+ years of work experience in a practical profession considered relevant for the position.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Driver's license B.
• Swedish citizenship.

Meritorious

• Work experience as an electrician.

The Talent Program

Framtiden's talent program with AFRY aims to give you as a recent graduate a good start to your career at AFRY. The program will last for one year, where you will have the opportunity to combine exciting consulting assignments with education. All to help you grow as a person and develop your technical skills. You will go through the program together with people from other locations, thus building an internal network with people in the same phase. You will have the opportunity to develop both your hard skills (e.g., technical knowledge) and soft skills (e.g., self-leadership). The program will also include joint activities and digital coffee breaks with other participants, as well as opportunities to exchange experiences with more senior colleagues within the company.

About Framtiden AB

As an employee at Framtiden AB, you can feel secure. All our services are covered by collective agreements, which provide you with contractual terms regarding vacation, salary, pension, sick leave, etc. As an employee at Framtiden, you will always have a consultant manager available to you throughout your employment period. The consultant manager's task is to help you develop in your professional role and ensure that you are happy at your workplace. For this position, you will initially be employed through us at Framtiden, with the possibility of transitioning to direct employment at AFRY.

Recruitment Process

Does this position sound interesting? To apply for the position, please submit your CV and cover letter via the link. If you have any questions, feel free to contact recruiter Rebecca Anderson via email: rebecca.anderson@framtiden.com. We do not accept any applications via email. The recruitment process for this job consists of the following steps for you as a candidate: phone interview, interview, reference check, and on-site interview at AFRY. We work with ongoing selection and may fill the position as soon as we find the right person. We look forward to your application!

Conditions

The assignment is placed in a security class. Therefore, prior to employment, you will undergo a security review, which here means a requirement for Swedish citizenship.

Start: August 18, 2025

Extent: Full-time, until further notice.

Working hours: Office hours 8-17, flexible.

Location: Home office in Varberg, Halmstad, or Gothenburg. Initially Varberg.

Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.