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IKEA Industry, part of the Inter IKEA Group, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of wooden furniture and an integrated part of IKEA's value chain. IKEA Industry has 36 production units in 7 countries with approximately 15,000 employees. Every year, IKEA Industry produces millions of furniture items for IKEA customers. IKEA Industry Hultsfred AB is part of IKEA Industry and produces large volumes of chipboard and furniture for IKEA.

We offer you a significant role in a growing and dynamic organization. A warm and welcoming workplace where you become part of a positive and supportive community.

At IKEA Industry Hultsfred, one of the largest investments in the company's history is underway. A completely new generation of the world-renowned PAX wardrobe series is launching shortly, which means a comprehensive change journey for all parts of the business and on multiple levels.

Do you have a passion for working with people and organizations? Are you someone with high engagement and a positive attitude? Do you gain energy from working together with colleagues to find better solutions moving forward? Do you want to become an ambassador for our values at IKEA?

If the answer is yes, keep reading, as we may have the perfect role for you!

We are now looking for an Automation Specialist who will support the organization in our digitalization journey. Here you will have the chance to drive our development with automation as the starting point, both regarding HMI, PLC, and robotics. The role of Automation Specialist involves supporting and developing our highly automated production processes, one of which is our brand new factory where we produce the new PAX wardrobe.

At IKEA, we work together as a team, handling everything from strategic issues to support and assistance for our colleagues regarding problem-solving and major improvements. We always want to improve and are not afraid to test new solutions. We support each other in developing both ourselves and our processes. So, take the chance to become one of us!

Togetherness, Simplicity, and Responsibility are examples of our values. This means you are non-hierarchical, proactive, and driven by learning new things. You see solutions where others see problems. You also have the ability to build relationships and communicate technology in a way that everyone understands.

Your profile:

• We are looking for you who are passionate about using your automation skills to drive development forward with us.
• In this role, you will focus on using your knowledge to support and lead the organization regarding automation in Hultsfred.
• You preferably have a university degree with a focus on automation, as well as knowledge of AVEVA System Platform, Siemens, and Beckhoff.
• Collaboration with colleagues in our international environment means that good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is a requirement.

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don’t apply for jobs unless they’re 100% “qualified”. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we encourage you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think. We look forward to receiving your application.

From: “Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified” by Tara Sophia Mohr, August 2014.

We use alcohol and drug testing upon employment.

Recruitment is ongoing.

Want to know more?

IT/OT Manager Susanna Wall 0495-75 60 42

Union Representative Unionen Daniel Björkén 0495-75 61 41