electrical automation engineer to macgregor

Do you want to work with advanced, modular electrical systems that power our diverse range of cranes? Are you passionate about design, proactive by nature, and excited by technical challenges? If so, this could be the opportunity for you as we are now looking for an Electrical Automation Engineer to join our growing team in our newly established office in Örnsköldsvik – a site that brings together R&D, Design and After Sales under one roof.

In this role, you work in a site consisting of 50–55 colleagues across design, R&D and support, all dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions. As an Electrical Automation Engineer at MacGregor, you will take an active role in developing scalable and reusable electrical system modules for a wide range of crane applications. You will be responsible for performing hardware and system design using 3D CAD software, storing and maintaining drawings and component data, and ensuring each solution meets safety, technical, and classification requirements.

Furthermore, you'll collaborate closely with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments such as Production, Purchasing, R&D and After Sales – contributing across the full product lifecycle. You will also participate in FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities, and support continuous improvement by engaging in R&D projects and troubleshooting when needed. Main responsibilities include:

• Design electrical systems according to applicable rules and regulations
• Perform electrical hardware design using 3D CAD
• Develop and maintain modular electrical systems for cranes
• Store and manage drawings and data sheets in PLM and revision systems
• Create BOMs and material lists for purchasing
• Manage FAT, SAT and test protocols for validation
• Support quality inspections in collaboration with the Quality team
• Participate in R&D initiatives and handle support cases from After Sales
• Join commissioning and troubleshooting in the field when required

We are looking for someone with a structured, proactive and problem-solving mindset – someone who enjoys taking ownership, working across disciplines, and finding practical and cost-efficient solutions. You are self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling several tasks at once. You also enjoy collaborating with others and are not afraid to build networks internally and externally. To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

• A B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or similar competence gained through hands-on experience
• Several years of relevant experience in electrical system design
• Knowledge in electrical calculations and CAD tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and Swedish

Our people are the backbone of our success. They create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great. Our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling.

Do you find this opportunity interesting and believe it aligns with your experience and ambitions? We welcome your application In this recruitment, we are working with Nexer Recruit. Please contact:

Johanna Värmfors – /
Artan Bitiqi – /

We look forward to hearing from you

MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet. We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.