Technical Lead – Industrial Automation | Västerås
A Hub AB · Västerås · Tills vidare
A Hub AB is recruiting a **Technical Lead in industrial automation** for a client in Västerås. Offered as a full-time, initial **12-month consultancy assignment** with good opportunities for permanent transition to the client, the role involves coordinating and driving technical activities for projects focused on advanced automated crane systems. Working closely with engineers, project managers, and international customers, the position guides technical engineering tasks from planning through delivery without formal personnel management responsibilities. Core duties include supporting software, automation, and control systems teams, assisting with technical risk assessments and estimates, ensuring deliveries meet quality standards and schedules, and improving engineering processes. Applicants must hold a **master's degree in engineering or equivalent qualifications**, preferably within automation, electrical engineering, electronics, or computer science. Requirements include several years of experience in software development, software design, industrial automation, or PLC programming, alongside experience coordinating technical activities or delivering complex engineering projects. Candidates need a strong grasp of technical project management and documentation, as well as fluency in both Swedish and English. Previous background as a technical lead, lead engineer, or senior automation engineer, as well as experience with advanced control systems and international engineering projects, is considered advantageous.
About the Role
As a Technical Lead, you will take responsibility for coordinating and driving technical activities in projects involving advanced automated crane systems.
You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and international customers, ensuring that technical solutions meet project requirements, quality standards, and deadlines.
The role combines technical leadership with project coordination. You will guide the engineering work, make technical recommendations, and help move projects forward, without having formal personnel management responsibilities.
Your Responsibilities
- Coordinate and drive technical engineering activities from planning to delivery.
- Provide technical guidance and support engineering teams in software, automation, and control systems.
- Support project managers with technical decisions, planning, estimates, and risk assessments.
- Ensure technical deliveries meet project requirements, quality standards, and deadlines.
- Collaborate with international customers and stakeholders.
- Identify technical challenges, find solutions, and improve engineering processes.
Who Are We Looking For?
We believe you have:
- A master's degree in Engineering or equivalent qualifications, preferably within Automation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science.
- Several years of experience in software development, software design, industrial automation, or PLC programming.
- Experience coordinating technical activities or delivering complex engineering projects.
- A good understanding of technical project management, engineering processes, and documentation.
- The ability to take technical ownership, make decisions, and drive projects forward.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in Swedish and English.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience with advanced industrial automation or control systems.
- Previous experience as a Technical Lead, Lead Engineer, Senior Automation Engineer, or Technical Project Lead.
- Experience working with international engineering projects.
You are structured, solution-oriented, and comfortable taking responsibility. You enjoy working with both technical details and the bigger picture, bringing people together to achieve successful project deliveries.
Why Join?
- Work with advanced automation technology in international projects.
- Take ownership of technical solutions and influence key decisions.
- Combine engineering expertise with technical project leadership.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and international customers.
- Develop your career within a well-established global technology company.
Practical Information
Location: Västerås, Sweden Start: As agreed Employment: Full-time Contract: Initial 12-month consultancy assignment through A-hub, with good opportunities for permanent employment with the client.
Interested?
Ready for a role where your technical expertise makes a real difference?
Apply today! We review applications continuously and look forward to hearing from you.
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