Engineer – Automation IT/OT (Senior Level)

Om oss På Techrytera AB börjar rekryteringen med dig. Vi är ett bemannings- och rekryteringsföretag med spetskompetens och ett tydligt fokus inom IT och Engineering. Med vår branschkunskap och nära dialog med både kandidater och kunder skapar vi träffsäkra matchningar där rätt kompetens möter rätt behov. Vi tror att en riktigt bra matchning inte bara handlar om en rollbeskrivning – utan om dina erfarenheter, din potential och vad du faktiskt vill utvecklas inom. Därför utgår vi alltid från individen. Genom att förstå din bakgrund, dina drivkrafter och dina ambitioner kan vi koppla ihop dig med uppdrag och roller hos våra kunder där du får rätt förutsättningar att utvecklas och göra skillnad. Vårt mål är att bygga långsiktiga och meningsfulla samarbeten – både för dig som kandidat och för våra kunder. Arbetsbeskrivning Vi söker en automationsspecialist inom OT till ett uppdrag kopplat till utveckling av en pilotanläggning. Uppdraget genomförs inom Manufacturing Science and Technology, MSAT, där arbetet omfattar bland annat tech transfer, projektledning, utveckling av nya produktionstekniker och OT Center of Excellence. Teamet består av seniora specialister inom OT och ansvarar för strategi och styrning av OT-installationer globalt, samt för att driva och initiera projekt inom OT-området som berör flera siter eller nya produkter. Rollen innebär att inventera befintlig utrustning och, utifrån förväntad output, ta fram förslag på automatisering för att bidra till en ökad automationsgrad i pilotanläggningen. Arbetet sker i nära samarbete med ingenjörer i pilotanläggningen samt med automationsansvarig inom OT Center of Excellence. Vald väg framåt ska harmonisera med övergripande automationsstandarder på siten. Uppdraget omfattar inventering, framtagande av automationsförslag, URS, underlag för upphandling samt deltagande i genomförandeaktiviteter såsom FAT, SAT och intrimning. Det kan även bli aktuellt att utvärdera val av automationslösning för kommande produktionstekniker. Kvalifikationer: Erfarenhet av automationslösningar i produktionsskala – DCS med tyngdpunkt på design, integration och implementering med tillhörande drifttagningsaktiviteter. Kunskap om OT infrastruktur och kommunikation. Erfarenhet att arbeta i en reglerad miljö – där krav på dokumentation, Change control och validering är en naturlig del av arbetet Engelska och svenska Meriterande: Kunskap om ABB 800xA Erfarenhet från Life Science eller Läkemedel Leda och koordinera aktiviteter Förståelse för OT förvaltning Systemintegration. PAS-X Aveva PI Siemens PLC Ansökan När du söker via Techrytera AB söker du inte bara ett jobb – du påbörjar en dialog om din fortsatta karriär. Vi vill lära känna dig, din erfarenhet och dina ambitioner för att kunna matcha dig med rätt möjligheter hos våra kunder. Låter det intressant? Skicka in din ansökan eller hör av dig till oss så berättar vi mer. Vi ser fram emot att hitta nästa steg i din karriär tillsammans med dig.

We are looking for a hands-on Automation Manager who enjoys being close to operations and turning plans into tangible results. This is a highly operational role where you play a key part in ensuring stable, efficient and well-functioning automation systems in a complex production environment. You will have a clear mandate to lead execution at local level, working close to the plant, the people and the systems. With centrally defined automation strategies, standards and architectures from Nordzucker’s Digitalisation & Technology Services (DTS) as your foundation, you ensure successful implementation, follow-up and delivery in daily operations and projects. As Automation Manager at Nordic Sugar, you lead the local Automation Department consisting of instrument technicians, automation technicians and automation engineers. Together, the team is responsible for maintaining high availability and operational reliability of automation and process control systems within production and packaging. The role offers a strong technical focus with high system involvement, where your contribution is visible every day. You will combine operational leadership with hands-on automation work, take responsibility for project execution and closure, and create real value through structure, presence and reliable delivery. This position is ideal for someone who wants an operational management role with clear responsibility, close collaboration with the organization, and the satisfaction of seeing solutions work in practice. The position is permanent employment and reports to the Maintenance & Planning Manager. Main responsibilities: · Implement and execute centrally defined automation strategies, standards and architectures from Nordzucker DTS at local plant level. · Act as a hands-on, operational manager with daily involvement in automation systems, troubleshooting and follow-up. · Work in a project-driven environment with strong focus on execution, delivery and project closure. · Lead and participate in automation projects from implementation to handover into operations. · Ensure a stable, reliable, and efficient automation environment within DCS, PLC, and HMI systems. · Coordinate and collaborate closely with technicians, operators, maintenance, production and external suppliers. · Ensure compliance with central standards, cybersecurity requirements and lifecycle management principles. · Personnel and work environment responsibility for the department, with focus on engagement, collaboration, and a healthy workplace. · Maintain close collaboration with other Nordzucker factories and with DTS. Your background: · University or master’s degree in automation, electrical engineering or equivalent technical field. · Several years of hands-on experience working with industrial automation systems in a production environment. · You may come from a Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer or Tech Lead role and be ready to take on your first formal people management position or already have experience in an operational leadership role. · Strong technical understanding of industrial systems, electrical engineering, automated production and instrumentation. · Experience from project-based work with focus on implementation, execution and delivery. · Ability to work in a structured, pragmatic and hands-on way, close to daily operations. · Knowledge of batch and continuous processes, and system architecture (IT/OT integration & control systems) · Vendor management experience, including contract handling, FAT and SAT. · Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language, spoken and written. Who Are You? You are a pragmatic and execution-oriented leader who enjoys being close to operations and turning plans into results. You thrive in a hands-on environment where daily work, ongoing issues and project delivery are part of your leadership role, and you take pride in creating stable and well-functioning operations. You bring structure and clarity through clear priorities and consistent follow-up, and you lead by example in your way of working. With a collaborative and present leadership style, you build trust across the organization and communicate decisions and improvement ideas in a clear and engaging way. You are proactive and responsible, with the ability to balance a strong delivery focus with a holistic perspective. You act in the best interests of the organization, drive improvements forward, and work effectively with many stakeholders through openness, humility and strong communication skills. Application and Information For further information about the position, please contact Head of Sugar Factory ORT Christian Jørgensen Storm, tel. 0709-539810, or recruiter Caroline Teinvall, tel. 0709‑537597. For questions related to unions, please contact PTK / Unionen representative Eva Nilsson, tel. 0709‑539636. Please submit your application for the position of “Automation Manager” nordzucker.com no later than 2026-08-01. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please note that we do not accept applications via email. We will review all applications after the holiday period and get back to you as soon as possible thereafter. Please note that Nordic Sugar has a zero-tolerance policy regarding drugs and alcohol. Drug testing is conducted in connection with employment, and a background check is carried out as part of the recruitment process. We kindly decline all contacts regarding additional advertising channels, marketing or external recruitment support.