Do you want to help shape the future of smart and sustainable society?

Are you a PLC programmer with a few years of experience looking to take the next step? At Karlskoga Energi & Miljö, you have the opportunity to combine advanced automation for critical infrastructure with AI and digitalization – while contributing to a more sustainable society!

The Assignment

As an automation engineer in our automation group, you will participate in the development of our automation solutions within combined heat and power, water supply, biogas, hydropower, and electricity networks.

You will work with programming PLC/DCS/SCADA. You will also be involved in the entire chain – from needs analysis, design, installation, testing, commissioning, documentation, and troubleshooting.

You will be part of an experienced and innovative team where we explore and implement new technologies together, such as AI-supported automation and data analysis to develop the future's critical infrastructure.

Our environment is characterized by close collaboration between the automation group, operations and maintenance personnel, suppliers, and IT. We continuously work to develop our automation systems with the latest technology to meet new demands for safety, sustainability, and robustness.

What We Offer

Technological forefront: You will be part of an automation group that belongs to our AI & digitalization function – here you will work with the latest technologies in automation.
Variety: With us, you will work in an exciting, broad, and varied role with significant personal responsibility.
Development opportunities: We invest in continuous professional development and give you room to grow in both automation and digitalization/AI.
Flexible work: We offer flexible working hours and the possibility of some remote work.
Meaningfulness: Your work makes a difference for the entire community – we are the engine of Karlskoga's infrastructure.

Who Are You?

You have relevant post-secondary education
You have a couple of years of relevant experience, for example in PLC programming
Experience in programming within DCS/SCADA is an advantage
You are structured, meticulous, and have an eye for quality and safety

We place great emphasis on personal qualities. You will work cross-functionally and solve tasks together with people from other functions and roles. Therefore, it is important that you are unpretentious, enjoy collaborating, but also that you are self-driven and take your own initiatives.

Work for a Better Karlskoga

At Karlskoga Energi & Miljö, we work every day with what makes everyday life flow, the community spin, and the future look brighter. Together, we ensure that Karlskoga thrives, grows sustainably, and that life here becomes a little easier, safer, and yes, nicer.

We are about 200 engaged colleagues who have a clear vision: Together we will become Sweden's most sustainable company.

Our mission spans areas such as heating, electricity networks, biogas, water, sewage, recycling, waste management, and municipal networks. We drive circular flows, develop long-term solutions, and think just as much about tomorrow as about the everyday life you live right now.

With us, the benefit to society is always in focus. We learn from yesterday, plan for the future, and work for each other – and for all who live and work here.

Benefits and Work Life

With us, you will have a workplace with care, balance, and the opportunity to grow. We value a good work environment and offer, among other things:

Wellness allowance and free wellness activities
Reduced working hours
Elimination of waiting days for sickness
Free charging of electric cars
Favorable compensation during parental leave

Here you will find colleagues who support each other, a culture that encourages initiative, and a workday that gives meaning. For a better Karlskoga!

Employment Form

The position is permanent and the start date will be agreed upon.

Apply Now!

Do you want to help create the future's smart and sustainable society together with us? Submit your application today – selection is ongoing!

Please note that a security clearance may be relevant as parts of our operations involve protected objects and critical infrastructure.

Do You Have Questions?

Please feel free to contact Eric Andersson, team leader for the automation group at 073-662 39 45 or Åsa Fallqvist, AI & Digitalization Manager at 072-458 05 10.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Karlskoga Energi & Miljö is a municipal operation. This means that your application will become a public document once it has reached us, and we cannot handle applications with confidentiality.