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Company Description

AFRY offers services within engineering, design, digitalization, and consulting. We are dedicated experts within industry, energy, and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has Nordic roots with a global reach. Our shared principles – Result driven, Client centric, Empowering, and Accountable – guide us in how we work, develop, and succeed together. Join us in accelerating the transition to a sustainable society.

Job Description

At AFRY in Gothenburg and Varberg, we have very high and broad competence within Industrial IT and Automation, specialized in ABB 800xA with a team of about 20 automation engineers. Now we need even more!

The section consists of knowledgeable and engaged colleagues where experience and knowledge sharing are a strong part of the culture. We primarily work in project form and collaborate with colleagues in other geographies and technical areas. AFRY consists of a fantastic world of engineering competence within a multitude of different areas. When we weave these together, we can offer the market something no one else can. This gives you the opportunity to benefit from AFRY's broad knowledge, which is also crucial for your own professional development.

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer with a DCS background. In addition to modernizing today's industry, we work with maintenance organizations and in all project phases from feasibility studies to implementation and support for several different industries. For the right person, there are great opportunities for individual development.

You will work with system upgrades, system integration, installation, and configuration of server-based automation systems (primarily ABB 800xA). Our project deliveries are carried out through expert services as well as complete functional or total turnkey contracts. For this position, we offer a flexible work location.

This is how one of your future colleagues describes the team: "The department is characterized by skilled colleagues. It is a large group to bounce questions off of, with the capacity to take on larger assignments/projects. We are specialists in 800xA, and as an engineer, it is fantastic to belong to a group with several like-minded colleagues with broad competence in the field."

Qualifications

In all our recruitment processes, we place great emphasis on your personal qualities. As a person, you have good communication skills and show engagement and curiosity. You value collaboration and are always willing to support your colleagues. Furthermore, you are structured and meticulous in your work. Your curiosity and persistence contribute to your constant desire to find the best solution.

In terms of experience, we believe you identify with the following description:

• Engineer, technician, or equivalent with several years of experience within industry and automation, as well as solid competence in ABB 800xA at the system level.
• Experience with Windows technology, networks, and installation of DCS systems.
• Experience with virtualization (Esxi, HyperV).
• Experience with Cybersecurity.
• Hold a valid driver's license (Category B) as travel is a natural part of the role.
• Fluent in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Meritorious competencies:

• Knowledge/experience of NIS2.
• Knowledge of system hardening.
• Experience with application programming in 800xA.
• Experience with older ABB families such as Advant system, Sattline, etc.
• Experience/certification within 800xA SHC/Advanced services.

The position may require you to work in our security-classified projects. This means that a security clearance check will be conducted according to Swedish legislation on security protection. To meet the requirements, you must hold citizenship that follows the provisions of the Security Protection Ordinance, and no obstacles may exist according to the criteria for security clearance.

Additional Information

We offer you a flexible work environment and great freedom under responsibility, as we understand that everyone's life looks different. That said, there is also the possibility to work from home when desired or needed, provided it fits with the operations. At AFRY, we share a strong culture characterized by sharing knowledge and professional development through internal and external training as well as individual development plans.

In addition, we offer:

• Collective agreement
• Generous annual wellness allowance and occupational health services
• Pension plan
• Benefits via our partner Benify
• Bonus for employee referrals
• Flexible working hours
• Membership in our fantastic employee association Club AFRY, which organizes fun activities such as ski trips, training sessions, cabin rentals, guest lectures, and much, much more!

We are flexible regarding employment start dates. Feel free to contact us if you have started thinking about changing jobs but are not quite there yet. We are happy to tell you more about our operations and future opportunities as we are constantly looking for more colleagues.

Welcome to apply, the last day for applications is 2026-08-30. Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the last application date. We are heading into the summer season, so it may take a little longer than usual before we get back to you.

For all recruitments at AFRY, an ID check, reference checks, and verification of education are always conducted as a baseline. Read more about our recruitment process here (https://afry.com/en/become-part-of-afry/recruitment-process-at-afry).

Contact person for questions: Lukas Rynkowski, Section Manager Automation [email protected]

We kindly ask that you do not contact us directly from staffing and recruitment agencies or sellers of additional job advertisements.

At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe change happens when brave ideas meet, when we collaborate, create innovation, and embrace creative solutions; that is how we create the future. We are constantly seeking qualified candidates who wish to join our inclusive teams around the world. Become part of us and accelerate the green transition.