Vacant job

Do you have a good grasp of control systems, enjoy solving technical problems, and want to work in an industry where real action takes place? We are now looking for an Automation Engineer for our client Ovako in Smedjebacken.

Here you will have the opportunity to work in a heavy industrial environment where technology, process, and production meet. You will become an important part of the operations and work close to production with operation, development, and improvement of automation solutions.

This is a role for you who want to combine practical work in production with the development of industrial control systems.

As an Automation Engineer, you work both operationally and developmentally with automation systems in a process and production environment.

• Work with operation, maintenance, and development of automation systems

• Troubleshoot, analyze, and optimize process equipment and control systems

• Participate in acute operational disruptions and work with preventive maintenance

• Develop and improve existing HMI, control, and drive systems

• Participate in projects related to improvements, new installations, and reconstructions

• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and external suppliers

• Prepare technical specifications and request for quotations

• Backup of control systems

• Update function descriptions for control systems

• Documentation and analysis of electrical disturbances in process machinery

• Reporting in the company's maintenance system

• Training of personnel upon introduction of new equipment

Location: Smedjebacken

Scope: Full-time

Working hours: Daytime with flexibility

You are technically interested, solution-oriented, and thrive in an environment where the pace may vary. You are self-motivated but also appreciate collaborating with other functions within the business.

We believe you enjoy being close to production, taking responsibility, and working with both troubleshooting and improvements of technical systems. You have analytical skills and can quickly get up to speed with complex problems.

• Good knowledge of PLC systems

• Good knowledge within HMI

• Experience with DCS systems

• Experience working in process industry

• Ability to read electrical schematics

• Good PC skills

• Fluent in Swedish and English

• Category B driver's license and access to a car

• Experience from steel industry or rolling mills

• Experience participating in or leading technical projects

• Experience working with systems such as Siemens or ABB

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Selection is ongoing and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Ovako is a leading player in the manufacturing of pure and high-quality special steel, adapted to customers' needs within the warehousing, transport, and manufacturing sectors. Their steel is known for being both lightweight and durable, enabling more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Ovako achieved carbon-neutral production in January 2022, based on recycled steel and fossil-free electricity. With 2,900 dedicated employees, a global presence in over 30 countries, and a turnover of approximately 1.1 billion euros, Ovako, a subsidiary of Sanyo Special Steel and a proud member of Nippon Steel Corporation, is a key player in the steel industry. Their purpose is clear: Together they create steel for a sustainable society. See their corporate film – HERE

We at Dala Industrisupport are a reliable partner in competence supply, with over 100 years of combined experience. We ourselves have our background in industry and have good insight into the industry's challenges. We believe that the willingness to learn is at least as important as experience – and we are convinced that competence development is the key to the industry of the future. Therefore, we value building long-term collaborations. Through our presence and personal service, we help both companies and employees reach their full potential!

Warmly welcome with your application!