We’re looking for a

Senior Automation Engineer

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

In this role as a Senior Automation Engineer, you will be an important part of our Automation Solutions team within the Smart Separator Systems department. You will work closely with colleagues across business areas and separator applications — from food and marine to life science projects.

This is a hands-on, senior engineering role where you will design, program, and develop automation systems for industrial processes, often in complex and demanding environments. You will contribute to standardising our software structures across applications, supporting innovation and future-ready solutions. You will also play an active role in knowledge-sharing and coaching less experienced colleagues, helping the whole team grow. Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and program control systems for automated industrial processes.

• Work with Model-Based Design (e.g., Simulink, MATLAB, Embedded Coder) to set up process control and generate code.

• Apply version control and revision management tools (e.g., Git) in your daily work.

• Support standardisation of automation structures across applications and projects.

• Collaborate closely in a flat, international team environment where knowledge-sharing is key.

• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement, exploring new tools, trends, and future solutions.

• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for customer issues, both remotely and onsite when needed.

• Add value in related areas such as Cybersecurity and Connected Services where possible.

Who you are

You are a collaborative and driven automation engineer who enjoys both the technical depth of programming and the broader view of system architecture. You are comfortable working in an open, team-oriented environment, where ideas are valued regardless of seniority. You enjoy solving problems creatively and have the confidence to guide projects forward while staying hands-on with the work.

What you know

• Solid experience in automation engineering for industrial processes (preferably process industry or similar).

• Proficiency with PLC programming and experience with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink/Embedded Coder. Experience in C programming is considered advantageous.

• Familiarity with control systems like Siemens S7, B&R, Allen Bradley.

• Understanding of Model-Based Design principles.

• Understanding of process automation standards.

• Experience with version control/revision management (Git).

• Awareness of Cybersecurity in industrial automation (a plus).

• Relevant degree in Software, Automation, or equivalent.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken (team language).

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open, friendly, and global environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will directly influence the performance and reliability of systems used worldwide, with the possibility to make a big impact on our business unit’s future success.

For more information, please contact

Johanna Engström, Manager, Automation Solutions, johanna.engstrom@alfalaval.com

Richa Sethi, Talent Acquisition Partner, richa.sethi@alfalaval.com

For union information, please contact:

Anders Jansson, Unionen, anders.jansson@alfalaval.com

Axel Schäring, Akademikerna, axel.scharing@alfalaval.com 

We will review applications continually, and we encourage you to please send in your application as soon as possible, no later than September 7th, 2025, through our career page https://career.alfalaval.com/jobs/search.

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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. Upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games and completing them is mandatory.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.

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