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About the job

As an Automation Hardware Engineer at Alfa Laval, you will play a key role in the development, standardization, and execution of customer projects. You’ll be responsible for handling the electrical aspects of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, cost optimization, and timely delivery. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, support commissioning activities, and mentor junior engineers—making every day dynamic and rewarding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the electrical scope of several mid and large-size projects, ensuring alignment with schedules and budgets.

• Execute electrical engineering tasks, including configuration of complete systems, control panels, starter panels, HMI panels, cabling, technical documentation, O&M manuals, and FAT of ordered items.

• Prepare RFQs (Request for Quotation) for MCC and other panels, based on input from Process and Automation engineers.

• Specify all components of electrical systems for equipment, systems, and plants.

• Constructing drawings in EPLAN - electric

• Support start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting—both remotely and on-site.

• Coach and mentor less experienced electrical engineers, ensuring quality and fostering growth.

Who are you

You are a result-oriented, proactive, and autonomous professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. As a true team player, you’re always willing to share your knowledge and learn from others. Your drive to deliver results, combined with your openness and positive mindset, makes you a valued colleague. You enjoy tackling challenges, adapting quickly, and making a difference every day.

What you know

We are seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in electrical engineering and hands-on experience in project-based environments. Ideally, you possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 2-5+ years of experience in electrical design, construction and project collaboration.

• Proven experience preparing Requests for Quotation (RFQ).

• Proficiency in EPLAN or similar electrical engineering software.

• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

For more information, please contact

Poul Simonsen, Manager – Automation Engineering at poul.simonsen@alfalaval.com or Talent Acquisition Partner, Raquel Herndon on raquel.herndon@alfalaval.com

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications.

We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Please send your application no later than February 13th, 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Aalborg or have an established presence in the area.

Our commitment to integrity
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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