Automation Hardware Engineer

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About the job
We are seeking a skilled Automation Hardware Engineer to join our Automation Development team within the Research & Development (R&D) department at Alfa Laval. This role focuses on our Heat and Gas products for marine vessels. The Automation Development department, consisting of 25 professionals specializing in software development, control panels, and data science, is based in Aalborg and Nijmegen (Netherlands). As one of the 5 Hardware Engineers your main tasks will be to:

• Develop and maintain electrical panel standards for a diverse range of products and systems using EPLAN P8 software.
• Design control panels and select appropriate components to ensure optimal functionality.
• Deliver engineering solutions that align with Alfa Laval’s business strategy.
• Ensure smooth handover to our Project Engineering and Service organization.
• Build and maintain strong, transparent relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Manage engineering changes in compliance with established processes.
• Alignment with control panel suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Participate in development projects, contributing to the advancement of our products.

Who are you
You are meticulous and detail-oriented, capable of working effectively on electrical solution development while ensuring steady progress. Your structured and practical approach allows you to make informed decisions quickly. As a service-minded professional, you prioritize supporting others and maintaining a collaborative atmosphere. You are a team player who values inclusivity and enjoys engaging socially with colleagues. We value the social aspects of work and believe in having fun while achieving our goals. Join us if you are ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our dynamic team.

What you know

• You have solid knowledge about panel design and choosing electrical components.
• You have a relevant educational background i.e. as Marine Engineer with electrical experience, electrician combined with bachelor education, automation technician or similar.
• We expect that you have experience with EPLAN P8 or similar electrical drawing software.
• Experience with EPLAN ProPanel (or similar) and Harness is an advantage.
• Experience from marine industry is an advantage.

As part of a global organization, speaking and writing English is a prerequisite.

For more information, please contact
Automation Development Manager, Simon Strand Jensen at [email protected].

Please send your application no later than 29.07.2024. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis, so please send you application and CV as soon as possible. The add will be active until we have found the right candidate. Please be aware that the recruitment process might take longer than usual due to summer vacation period.

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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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Location: Aalborg