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Senior Automation Engineer

POSTED ON 4/23/2025 AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2025
Alfa Laval København, Full Time
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 Role
We are looking for a Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer to join our Engineering & Supply team, supporting projects across Brewery, Edible Oil, Agro & Protein, and Evaporation Systems. You’ll play a central role in delivering high-quality automation and electrical engineering solutions on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer contracts.
Travel approximately 20–40 days per year
Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and execute automation/electrical engineering packages
  • Design and program PLC and SCADA systems (Siemens and Rockwell)
  • Conduct programming reviews, FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests), and ensure compliance with engineering standards
  • Specify complete control systems (hardware and software)
  • Prepare technical documentation aligned with project and customer specifications
  • Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional engineering teams
  • Contribute to sales support, specification reviews, and project execution meetings
  • Support SAT (Site Acceptance Tests), commissioning, and troubleshooting both remotely and on-site
  • Assist in the development of Function Design Specifications (FDS) together with Process Engineers
  • Monitor and implement new automation technologies and tools
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation Engineering, or similar field
  • 8–10 years of project experience in automation engineering
  • Strong experience in Siemens and Rockwell PLCs and SCADA systems
  • Experience in preparing technical documentation and performing FAT/SAT activities
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Strong attention to detail and structured work approach
  • Ability to deliver results in line with customer expectations and contract scope
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with DCS systems (PCS7 / PlantPAx)
  • Familiar with European/US engineering codes, SIL and/or, Ex
  • Experienced in electrical panel design per specs
  • Project management skills in automation
Who You Are
  • A team player comfortable with agile project execution
  • Detail-oriented, structured, and self-driven
  • Commercially aware and customer-focused
  • Open-minded and culturally aware, with strong communication skills across global teams
Please send your application and CV no later than 12 May 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Lars Løfgren-Andersen, Hiring Manager – 45 2121 1846
Talent Acquisition Partner, Junes Nelander at
Junes.nelander@alfalaval.com
We are conducting a continuous review of the applications received. We do not accept applications via email, they will be deleted, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Our commitment to integrity
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, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
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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