Senior Automation Engineer at Metso in Kil!
ACADEMIC WORK SWEDEN AB · Karlstad · 6 månader eller längre
Academic Work is recruiting a **Senior Automation Engineer** on behalf of Metso, based in Kil. Working regular hours between 08:00 and 17:00 within an electrical, instrumentation, and automation team of around seven specialists, the position carries end-to-end responsibility across project lifecycles. Duties include developing PLC programs, HMI solutions, and instrument configurations, conducting machine simulations, and performing workshop testing. The role requires significant **international travel for customer commissioning**, ranging from brief service trips to abroad stays lasting up to eight weeks during major start-ups. Over time, the position also involves mentoring junior colleagues and producing training documentation for clients. Applicants must hold a post-secondary degree in automation or possess equivalent work experience, alongside **several years of PLC programming experience**, preferably in Siemens or Allen-Bradley environments. A valid driver’s license, the willingness to travel globally, and excellent spoken and written English are required. Meritorious qualifications include experience in robot programming, Allen-Bradley Rockwell systems, simulation software like Enterprise Dynamics or Visual Components, and automation R&D projects. The recruitment process includes both a personality test and a cognitive test.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career within automation and robotics? As an automation engineer at Metso, you will have the opportunity to work with international clients in exciting projects, develop innovative solutions, and collaborate with a dedicated team passionate about technology. We look forward to your application!
About the role
As a Senior Automation Engineer at Metso, you will join our EIA team (electrical, instrumentation, and automation) in Kil, which currently consists of about seven specialists. You will become a key player in developing, implementing, and optimizing the control systems and robotics solutions that drive our customers' automated processes worldwide.
The role involves end-to-end responsibility throughout the project lifecycle – from concept and design to machine testing in the workshop and final commissioning at the customer's site. Since we deliver globally, a central part of the position is that you enjoy traveling. Travel is a natural part of the job and can involve stays abroad for up to 8 weeks at a time during major start-ups. In the long term, and as you get settled into the role, we also envision that you can act as a mentor for younger colleagues in the team.
You are offered
- Growth & Development: Clear learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and opportunities for global collaboration
- Compensation & Benefits: A competitive salary and a generous benefits package
- An Inclusive Culture: An open workplace with supportive colleagues committed to helping each other thrive and succeed
Work tasks
- Develop and adapt PLC programs, HMI solutions, and instrument configurations based on project-specific requirements and testing
- Perform machine testing in the workshop and handle commissioning at customer sites. Customer visits may range from short service trips lasting a few days to start-ups that can span several weeks over longer periods
- Create instructions, manuals, and training materials, as well as conduct training sessions for the customer’s technicians and operators
- Work with machine simulations and ensure that PLC programs and related systems are kept up to date
- Support other departments with automation-related information and technical assistance
We are looking for you who
- Holds a post-secondary degree in automation or possesses equivalent work experience.
- Has several years of experience in PLC programming, preferably in Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley environments.
- Has excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
- Has the ability and willingness to travel internationally.
- Holds a valid driver's license
It is meritorious if you have
- Experience in robot programming.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley Rockwell systems.
- Experience with simulation tools such as Enterprise Dynamics, Visual Components, or similar.
- Experience in automation R&D projects.
Working hours: 08:00–17:00
To succeed in this role, we believe you are structured, responsible, and detail-oriented. You enjoy leading others and communicate clearly both internally and with customers. You are solution-oriented and take initiative, with analytical skills that help improve processes and documentation. Additionally, you are flexible and confident working both independently and as part of a team.
The work is based in Kil or at Metso’s customer sites. If you are applying from another location, please describe in your application how you plan to commute to the workplace.
Our recruitment process
This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.
Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.