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Follow the entire automation solution – from idea to production start

Behind every functioning production line lies an idea, a technical solution, and a team that makes everything work. At NPB, you will be involved throughout the entire journey – from the initial technical discussions and solution design to PLC and HMI development, verification, commissioning, and production start.

We are a global leader in automation solutions for the metal packaging industry. Every project is unique, and our solutions are developed based on the customer's operations, production processes, and requirements. This means a daily work life where technical problem-solving, innovation, and customer adaptation are a natural part of the job.

With us, you won't become a specialist in just a small part of the process. You become part of the entire automation solution.

This is a role for you who want to work with the entire automation process and are motivated by seeing your technical solutions function in real production.

As an Automation Engineer, you participate in the development of automation solutions for customer-specific production lines. You become an important part of the project group and contribute your automation expertise through the various phases of the project – from technical solution design and PLC and HMI development to verification, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), commissioning, and production start.

The work is carried out in close collaboration with project management, mechanical design, electrical design, installation, service, and other technical functions. Together, you develop solutions that meet the customer's requirements for functionality, quality, and operational reliability.

You work both on the further development of NPB's standard platforms and the development of new customer-specific solutions. Projects vary in scope and complexity, providing a technically broad role where programming, verification, commissioning, problem-solving, and customer dialogue go hand in hand.

What will you work with?

• Participate in technical solution design together with the project group.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs for customer-specific automation solutions.
• Program, simulate, verify, and test automation systems.
• Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test).
• Participate in commissioning, production start, and optimization at the customer site.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support.
• Further develop NPB's standard platforms and customer-specific solutions.
• Contribute to the development of programming methodology, technical working methods, and technical documentation.

The technical environment

At NPB, you will work in a modern automation environment with, among other things:

PLC and HMI

• Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)
• Siemens
• Studio 5000
• TIA Portal
• Step 7
• FactoryTalk
• FactoryTalk Optix

Robotics and drive systems

• Fanuc
• Drive control (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, SEW)

Communication and industrial networks

• Profinet
• Ethernet/IP
• Modbus TCP
• OPC-UA (advantageous)

Digitalization

• OEE
• Industry 4.0

To thrive and succeed in the role...

To thrive at NPB, we believe you appreciate technically complex challenges and are motivated by working closely with both colleagues and customers throughout the entire project lifecycle. You are curious, structured, and work methodically to solve technical problems. You thrive with significant personal responsibility, dare to make decisions, and see opportunities where obstacles arise.

We would like you to have:

• Upper secondary education in electricity, automation, or another relevant technical field, or alternatively post-secondary education in automation, power engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or equivalent – or competence acquired through several years of working life experience.
• Several years of experience with PLC programming in industrial automation.
• Experience in the development, programming, verification, and commissioning of automation solutions.
• Experience from machine building, production equipment, or automation projects.
• Good technical understanding and ability to analyze and solve technical problems.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English.
• Valid driver's license (Category B).
• You enjoy combining technical work with international customer visits and travel.

It is an advantage if you have experience with

• Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and/or Siemens.
• Studio 5000, TIA Portal, or Step 7.
• HMI development, e.g., FactoryTalk.
• Fanuc robots, drive control, and Bosch Rexroth or SEW.
• Machine safety.
• Industrial communication networks such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, or OPC-UA.
• OEE or Industry 4.0.
• Method development, simulation, and verification of software.

We offer

At NPB, you will work in an international project environment where technology, quality, and innovation are at the center. Here, you become part of an engaged technical team with high competence and the opportunity to develop together with experienced colleagues.

We offer, among other things:

• Individual and market-competitive salary.
• Profit sharing.
• Collective agreement with occupational pension and insurance according to the current collective agreement.
• 5 or 6 weeks of vacation.
• Wellness allowance.
• Competence development through varied projects, technical knowledge exchange, and close collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Opportunity to work in international projects and develop at a global leader in its field.
• The position is located in Jönköping, with international business travel. Possibility of some remote work.