Automation Engineer

Would you enjoy developing technology that your colleagues will use all over the world? Come and join us and bring your software development skills onto our factories in Europe and US to support them.
We are continuing trying to raise the quality of automation, which is already among the highest in our industry. And it does not stop there – you will be an important team member in the further development of new technologies for our “Factory of the Future”, where innovation rocks.

Your future team
You will join a team of 8 colleagues working with software development within the Operational Technology & Electrical Project Management section, consisting of 30 people in total. Here, we develop the standardised technologies that colleagues all over ROCKWOOL use as a basis for developing localised technologies.

Creating and delivering on everything from machines and production equipment to entire production lines, we are highly specialised within our fields – and great at using each other’s skill sets to overcome the technological challenges we face.

“Helpfulness is a fundamental part of our DNA, and we naturally share our knowledge when we learn something new,” your future Section Manager Karsten Madsen explains.

What you will be doing
You will be responsible for the development, maintenance and support of our software systems for automation, control and manufacturing execution. Your assignments can vary from small machine deliveries and support cases to participation in large factory construction projects on a global scale.

You will be responsible for your own deliveries in ad hoc project teams with a hardware engineer, a mechanical engineer and a project manager. Typically, you will be involved in 2-5 projects parallel.

More specifically, you will:

• Use your programming skills in PLC and SCADA control systems
• Participate in the ongoing development of the Siemens PLC software and WinCC SCADA platform and join our in-house team of experts on the platforms
• Coordinate specific projects with our local factories and the rest of the project team involved
• Train and guide colleagues from all over ROCKWOOL in the solutions we develop
• Handle requests for third-line support from our factories

Because your competencies will be used all over the world, you can expect to travel – up to 80 days a year.

What you bring
Since you will be the only one responsible for your area of expertise within your project teams, it is important that you have confidence in your own abilities as an engineer and can work independently as a programmer. At the same time, you enjoy collaborating with others, and you are curious to work with people with different nationalities.

We furthermore imagine that you:

• Could be an electrical/electronics engineer, a mechanical engineer with programming skills or hold an education within IT
• Experience with Siemens TIA PLC software and WinCC SCADA platform
• Experience with C++, C, VBA, R, Python or other programming languages
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex software issues.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative spirit, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills, and you are fluent in English

What we offer
We prioritize the necessary resources – both when investing in our software development and in our own professional development. You can therefore look forward to continuous training that will keep your skills up to date and your knowledge deep.

“You can also branch out into project management, if you have the skills and the wish to do so – one thing is for sure, your time at ROCKWOOL won’t be stagnant,” Karsten concludes.

Hopefully, you will be as proud as we are to work in a company that is also at the forefront when it comes to sustainability. For example, we are investing massively in clean sources of energy for our production sites – and in the Nordics, we have already reduced our CO2 emissions with 70% compared to 1990.

Ready to apply?
Please submit your application and CV in English in the same field in our recruitment system via the below link before August 2, 2024.

Location: Hedehusene

Who we are
We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the inherent power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture
We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

Location: Hedehusene-RW-HQ