Automation Engineer to Essentia Protein Solutions – near Ängelholm, Sweden

Do you want to take ownership of automation in an international process industry – combining hands-on problem solving with the opportunity to shape how the production facility develops for the future?

Essentia Protein Solutions operates in a growing global market for protein, collagen and functional food ingredients. As the business continues to develop and invest in its production capabilities, we are now looking for an Automation Engineer to join the production facility in Stidsvig, just outside Ängelholm in north-western Skåne.

This is an opportunity for an experienced automation professional who enjoys being close to production, solving real technical challenges and at the same time taking a longer-term perspective on automation, reliability and continuous improvement.

A role with real ownership

This is not a role where you will simply sit behind a desk programming PLCs.

You will take broad responsibility for automation at the Stidsvig facility, working hands-on with production and maintenance while also helping shape the long-term automation strategy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Programming, troubleshooting and optimising PLC and automation systems

• Working closely with production and maintenance to improve operational reliability

• Developing preventive and corrective maintenance routines

• Performing and leading root cause analyses

• Identifying and driving technical improvements and modernisation initiatives

• Defining technical requirements and supporting investment planning

• Commissioning new equipment, including testing, troubleshooting and verification

• Developing technical documentation, structure and working methods within automation

Over time, there may also be opportunities to contribute your automation expertise to Essentia's international development, including the establishment of a production facility outside Madrid.

Who are we looking for?

We believe you have experience within automation in process industry or another production environment and are comfortable working close to the actual production process.

You have solid experience in:

• PLC programming and industrial automation

• Siemens and TIA Portal, or comparable automation platforms

• Troubleshooting and problem solving in a production environment

• SCADA/HMI systems

• Industrial communication and networks

Experience with iFix, Profinet, OPC UA, AS-i or Sattcon is an advantage, but we do not expect you to know every technology from day one.

You probably have a university or vocational degree within automation, electrical engineering or a related technical field. Relevant practical experience can equally well provide the background we are looking for.

As Essentia is an international organisation, you should be comfortable communicating in English.

More than technical expertise

Technical competence is important – but how you work is just as important.

We are looking for someone who is curious, independent and solution-oriented, while also being collaborative and down-to-earth.

You enjoy understanding how the entire production process works and are comfortable leaving your desk to solve problems together with operators, maintenance technicians and other colleagues on the production floor.

At the same time, you are structured and able to look beyond today's operational challenges to identify how systems, processes and ways of working can be improved for tomorrow.

In short, we are looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer who enjoys solving today's problems while building tomorrow's solutions.

About Essentia Protein Solutions

Essentia Protein Solutions is a global producer of high-quality protein solutions for food, nutrition and pet food applications. Its ingredients help improve functionality, taste and nutritional value in products used by customers around the world.

A central part of Essentia's business is transforming animal-based raw materials and by-products into valuable ingredients such as proteins, collagen and bone broth – combining innovation with better utilisation of natural resources.

The Stidsvig site is an established process production facility with significant production of bone broth and related products. As Automation Engineer, you will play an important role in its continued technical development.

Location: Stidsvig, just outside Ängelholm in north-western Skåne, Sweden
Employment: Full-time
Start: By agreement

Interested in taking ownership of automation in an environment where your work has a direct impact on production?

We would be happy to hear from you.

Application deadline and the further process

If you want to be considered for the job, please upload your application and CV via the link below!

Read more about Essentia on https://essentiaproteins.com/int/

We look forward to your application!