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Do you find the industry exciting and want to work in a constantly developing operation? We are now looking for an Automation Technician for our existing steel plant in Luleå. Here, you will have a key role in ensuring stable and efficient production – while also having the opportunity to contribute to the transition towards SSAB's future fossil-free steel plant. Sound interesting? We welcome your application!

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining us on a journey. A journey we believe is crucial for the planet's future and sustainability. Steel has been one of the most important materials for our societal development and will remain so in the future. In our homes, in bridges connecting our cities, and in tomorrow's cars. At SSAB, we are proud of our history and our leadership in high-strength steel. At the same time, we are aware that steel production is one of the industries with the highest greenhouse gas emissions globally. This must change. We have therefore developed the world's first fossil-free process for steel production and committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB, you will be vital in realizing this goal and contributing to a green transition for the entire steel industry.

About the role

As an Automation Technician here, you will enjoy a varied working day with technical challenges in a complex and exciting production environment.

You will work closely with operations, maintenance, electricians, and mechanics, where you will collectively ensure that production has reliable and efficient systems. The role involves both operational work near the plant and participation in improvement and development projects.

A key part of your assignment is to contribute to high operational availability by proactively working with troubleshooting, improvements, and the development of automation solutions. In the long term, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to work related to SSAB's new steel plant.

The work may range from programming and system changes to testing, commissioning, and optimization of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

Your main responsibilities

• Ensure high operational availability in the steel plant's production facilities
• Work with troubleshooting, operation, and improvement of automation systems
• Develop and implement automation solutions in existing systems
• Participate in projects related to production and maintenance
• Act as technical support for the operations organization
• Collaborate with internal functions and external suppliers

About you

• Technical education in electrical and automation engineering (upper secondary or post-secondary)
• Experience from the process industry or similar environments
• Strong competence in electrical and automation systems
• Good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Valid driver's license (Category B)

Preferred qualifications

• Siemens S7 and TIA Portal
• SCADA systems (e.g., iFix or WinCC)
• Networking and industrial IT systems

To thrive in this role, we see that you

• Have curiosity and drive to learn new things
• Take responsibility and have a strong safety mindset
• Are structured, solution-oriented, and work purposefully
• Enjoy a production environment where your contribution makes a difference every day
• Have good collaboration skills and contribute to a positive team climate

What we offer

We offer a broad spectrum of appreciated benefits to our employees. Here are a few examples:

• Profit sharing
• Flexible conditions for working time reduction
• Wellness allowance

The recruitment process

1. Apply
2. Interview
3. Reference checks
4. Health examination
5. Signing of contract

Do you have any questions about the role?

Please contact Petter Sandkvist, Manager in the recruitment process, [email protected], phone: +46 70 358 21 40

A few words from your future manager

"Here, you will become an important part of a team that works every day to keep production running and develop our ways of working. We have an open climate where we support each other and capitalize on ideas – and where you also get the opportunity to be part of the journey towards future steel production."

SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company building a stronger, lighter, and more sustainable world through value-added steel products and services. Together with our partners, SSAB has developed SSAB Fossil-free™ steel and plans to reinvent the value chain from mine to end customer, which will largely eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from our own operations. SSAB Zero™, a largely carbon dioxide emission-free steel based on recycled steel, further strengthens SSAB's leading position and our comprehensive sustainable offering regardless of raw material. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries and production facilities in Sweden, Finland, and the USA. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and secondary listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Join us on the journey! www.ssab.com, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.