Automation/OT Specialist

4 days ago


Lund, Skåne, Sweden Alfa Laval Full time

Automation/ OT Specialist

About the job

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.

Are you passionate about OT solutions which includes robotics, automation, mechatronics, simulation and analytics? Would you like to set the direction of Alfa Laval future operations?

Operations Development is reinforcing the team with an Automation/ OT Specialist. In this role you will be an important member of a central development team with global responsibility. Your task will be development in close cooperation with suppliers, manufacturing units and product development, challenging existing concepts within manufacturing. Our focus areas are spread within machine control, robotics, machine learning and new automation technologies to increase quality and efficiency within Alfa Laval Operations.

What you can expect

  • Lead technical initiatives and projects within Digital Operations (automation, robotics and simulation) and Operations Intelligence (architecture, AI, ML).
  • Innovate, develop, verify and implement new equipment, technologies and processes.
  • Develop and implement tools and methods within industrial automation to improve Alfa Laval Operations
  • Initiate and participate in internal networks to develop the automation/OT area.
  • Participate in networks/projects outside of Alfa Laval to strengthen our capabilities

The position is based in Lund, and you will report to an Operations Development Manager. The role may involve travelling up to 30 days per year.

Who you are

As a person, you are driven, curious, enthusiastic and a committed problem solver with good communicating skills, a great technical interest and open minded to new technology. You have a strategic perspective in combination with good practical skills. You are a team player experienced working in projects and motivated by both finding solutions and executing projects, with a good diplomatic sense.

What you know

  • You have a technical degree within Automation, Electrical engineering or similar.
  • You have at least 5-7 years of relevant experience from manufacturing industries, with a good understanding of system design, automation technologies and commissioning of equipment.
  • Experience of working with Rockwell or Siemens PLC system is a requirement.
  • Experience of working with ABB robotics and Robot Studio.
  • Deep understanding of product development, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain processes
  • Prior experience of architecting & developing smart factory software solutions
  • Prior experience of working with SCADA/MES (ex. Aveva), vision technologies, robotics and simulation
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships in a team environment is required.
  • Effective organization and team leadership skills is required.
  • Excellent in writing, verbal presentation, and interpersonal communication is required.

For more information, please contact
Anna Hellner, Team Manager Automation and Robotics at

Divya Sharma, Talent Acquisition Partner at

For union information, please contact

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna,

Bror Garcia Lantz, Unionen,

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna,


We review applications continually so please send in your application as soon as possible.

We do not accept applications sent directly via email.

We review applications continually so please send in yours as soon as possible. Please note that, due to GDPR, we do not accept applications sent via email.

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.

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