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Alleima

Manufactures advanced stainless steels and alloys

Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeSandviken, SwedenNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A relevant vocational higher education qualification or university engineering degree, or work experience assessed by the employer as equivalent.
  • Experience troubleshooting and fixing bugs in Siemens S7, TIA, or PCS7 is required.
  • Understanding of the importance of automation in a production facility and familiarity with relevant programming tools.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and good working knowledge of archive systems and CAD.
  • Ability to communicate well in spoken and written Swedish and English.
  • Analytical, curious, and persistent approach to problem-solving, with willingness to investigate technically complex issues.
  • Interest in new technology and ability to turn ideas into practical improvements.
  • Collaborative approach, willingness to contribute beyond the immediate area of responsibility, and ability to build and develop long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Provide practical experience and support to the automation design department in discussions about modifications and expansions.
  • Work with the maintenance organization and electrical technicians to promote and implement improvements.
  • Analyze complex and recurring failures, identify root causes, and develop long-term solutions.
  • Provide automation expertise for investments, including reviewing technical documentation and quotations and selecting control systems and components.
  • Evaluate new technology and solutions with internal functions and external suppliers.
  • Monitor developments and keep up to date with new technology.
  • Liaise with suppliers when replacing older components and commissioning new components.
  • Provide resources and support to the emergency maintenance team during production outages.
  • Participate in projects and operational, preventive, and corrective maintenance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of SCADA systems such as Citect, WinCC flexible, or WinCC.
  • Knowledge of robot control.

About the Company

Alleima

Manufactures advanced stainless steels and alloys

Alleima produces high-value stainless steels and special alloys and offers industrial heating solutions. Its products include seamless steel tubes for energy, chemical, and aerospace industries; precision strip steel for white goods, compressors, air conditioners, and knives; ultra-fine wires for medical devices and microelectronics; and coated strip steel for fuel cells and hydrogen production. The company operates an integrated value chain from R&D to end products and maintains more than 900 alloy recipes. Alleima emphasizes sustainability through a high share of recycled content (about 83% on average), fossil-free energy in arc furnaces, and low CO2 emissions. With around 5,900 employees in about 90 countries, the goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality materials and heating solutions to demanding applications while advancing sustainability and circularity.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Sandvikens kommun, Sweden
Founded
1862

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