Senior Automation Engineer Job at Alfa Laval (Søborg)

Job Description

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 food, pharma, water and energy. 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. We're looking for a Senior Automation Engineer who's as comfortable coding as they are configuring PLCs. You'll help build the backbone of our products, not just field automation. This is a unique chance to join a team embracing modularization of our products and moving from basic control to full CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Job Responsibility

Develop and program control systems for automated industrial processes
Work with Siemens and B&R platforms (including C programming on B&R) to deliver robust, maintainable code
Collaborate with high-level DevOps and IoT/cloud experts to bridge the gap between traditional automation and modern software engineering
Champion modern development practices: Help drive adoption of Git, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines
Mentor and support colleagues from diverse backgrounds (from electricians to software engineers), fostering a culture of learning and innovation
Contribute to standardization of automation + software structures and participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
Support standardization of automation structures across applications and projects
Collaborate closely in a flat, international team environment where knowledge-sharing is key among automation, mechanical, software and automation
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

Requirements

Solid experience in automation engineering for industrial processes (preferably process industry or similar)
Proficiency with PLC programming in both B&R and Siemens
Solid automation experience: Proven track record with Siemens and B&R
Strong coding skills: Proficiency in C (especially for B&R), and a willingness to embrace modern software tools and workflows
Experience with version control/revision management (Git)
Growth mindset: Eager to learn and help implement CI/CD, even if you haven't done it before
Collaborative spirit: Comfortable working in a diverse team, sharing knowledge, and supporting change
Bonus: Experience with Model-Based Design (MATLAB/Simulink), industrial cybersecurity, or IoT/cloud integration
Familiarity with control systems like Siemens S7, B&R, or Allen Bradley
Awareness of Cybersecurity in industrial automation (a plus)
Relevant degree in Automation, Software, Embedded or equivalent
Fluent in English, both written and spoken (team language)

Nice to have

Experience with Model-Based Design (MATLAB/Simulink)
industrial cybersecurity
IoT/cloud integration
Familiarity with control systems like Siemens S7, B&R, or Allen Bradley
Awareness of Cybersecurity in industrial automation

What we offer

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

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