Head of Automation

Everllence; Frederikshavn; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Everllence in Frederikshavn seeks a highly skilled Head of Automation to lead our Propeller & Aft Ship Propulsion automation team. You will unite and develop more than 10 specialists across Research, Software, Electrical & Control, and Design engineering, driving technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration on world-class propulsion projects.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on tech direction, shaping future automation platforms, retrofit programs, and system

Qualifications

• Technical leadership of an Automation Department in maritime propulsion
• Strong knowledge of automation and control systems for marine applications
• Experience in developing people and teams across disciplines
• Proven ability to coordinate across projects and global teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Automation Department and its competencies
• Foster motivation, engagement and professional pride
• Recruit and develop the specialists of tomorrow
• Contribute to departmental strategy and growth
• Act as sparring partner for technical specialists
• Drive standardization and technological development
• Contribute to roadmap for future automation platforms
• Prioritize and coordinate resources across projects
• Ensure progress and quality in development activities
• Collaborate with Engineering, Service, Retrofit, Sales and PM
• Support complex customer projects globally
• Develop next generation automation solutions
• Strengthen integration between software, hardware and mechanical systems
• Drive innovation in digitalization and connectivity

Skills

Technical leadership

Automation systems

Maritime propulsion

People development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in automation/controls/electronics/mechatronics

Tools

Alphatronic Remote Control System

SaCoS 5000 Engine Control System

CPP systems

Job description

Please scroll down for the English version

Propulsion Systems

Er du klar til at stå i spidsen for et af de mest specialiserede automationsmiljøer inden for maritim fremdrift? Vil du være med til at forme fremtidens styrings- og automationsløsninger til nogle af verdens mest avancerede propeller- og fremdrivningssystemer?

Hos Everllence i Frederikshavn søger vi en engageret og teknisk stærk Head of Automation, der kan samle, udvikle og inspirere vores automationsorganisation inden for Propeller & Aft Ship Propulsion.

Dette er ikke blot en lederstilling. Det er en mulighed for at sætte retningen for teknologier, der driver skibe verden over, samtidig med at du udvikler både mennesker, produkter og forretning.

Du vil spille en vigtig rolle

Som Head of Automation får du det overordnede ansvar for vores automationsafdeling bestående af mere end 10 højt specialiserede medarbejdere, herunder:

• Research Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Electrical & Control System Engineers
• Design Engineers

Du bliver den samlende kraft, der sikrer stærkt teknisk lederskab, koordinering af opgaver på tværs af projekter og udvikling af medarbejdere samt fagområder.

Teamet arbejder med både:

• Komplette Everllence-leverancer
• Integrerede systemer sammen med andre OEM-leverandører
• Retrofit- og moderniseringsprojekter
• Nye udviklingsprojekter og produktplatforme

Rollen er kendetegnet ved høj teknisk kompleksitet, stor variation og betydelig indflydelse på den teknologiske retning. Samtidig er den stærkt afhængig af evnen til at navigere i en bred samarbejdsflade, hvor du skal skabe sammenhæng og fremdrift på tværs af fagområder, forretningsenheder, produktplatforme og globale teams i hele Everllence.

Det tekniske område

Du vil arbejde med automation og kontrol af avancerede maritime fremdrivningssystemer, hvor samspillet mellem motor, propeller, gear og skibets overordnede automationssystem er afgørende.

Løsningerne omfatter blandt andet:

• Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP)-systemer
• Remote Control Systems
• Fremdrivningskontrol og thrust-management
• Overridable Power Limitation. (OPL)
• Retrofit og opgradering af eksisterende automationsplatforme
• Engine Control Systems
• Digitale service- og overvågningsløsninger
• Cyber-sikre automationsplatforme

Blandt de teknologier og produkter, som teamet arbejder med, findes blandt andet:

• Alphatronic Remote Control System
• Overridable Power Limitation. (OPL) Alphatronic løsninger til IMO- og EEXI-compliance.
• Everllence Alpha CPP-systemer og tilhørende kontrolplatforme
• SaCoS 5000 Engine Control System med fokus på pålidelighed, digitalisering, cybersikkerhed og fremtidige automationsplatforme
  

Dine primære ansvarsområder

Ledelse og udvikling

• Personaleledelse og kompetenceudvikling af automationsafdelingen
• Skabe motivation, engagement og faglig stolthed
• Rekruttering og udvikling af fremtidens specialister
• Bidrage til afdelingens strategi og vækst

Teknisk lederskab

• Være sparringspartner for afdelingens specialister
• Sikre høj teknisk kvalitet i løsninger og produkter
• Drive standardisering og teknologisk udvikling
• Bidrage til roadmap for fremtidige automationsplatforme

Projekt- og ressourcekoordinering

• Prioritere og koordinere ressourcer på tværs af projekter
• Sikre fremdrift og kvalitet i udviklingsaktiviteter
• Samarbejde tæt med Engineering, Service, Retrofit, Sales og Project Management
• Understøtte komplekse kundeprojekter globalt

Innovation og produktudvikling

• Være med til at udvikle næste generation af automationsløsninger
• Styrke integrationen mellem software, hardware og mekaniske systemer
• Drive udvikling inden for digitalisering, connectivity og intelligente kontrolsystemer
• Identificere nye teknologiske muligheder og forretningspotentialer

Hvem er du?

Vi forestiller os, at du har:

• En teknisk uddannelse som ingeniør inden for automation, control systems, elektronik, mekatronik eller lignende
• Erfaring med teknisk ledelse af specialister
• Indgående forståelse for automation og kontrolsystemer
• Erfaring fra maritime systemer, energisektoren eller procesindustrien
• Forståelse for integration mellem software, PLC, HMI, motorstyring og mekaniske systemer
• Evnen til at skabe struktur i komplekse tekniske miljøer

Det er en fordel, hvis du har erfaring med:

• Propulsion systems
• Marine automation
• Engine control systems
• Remote control systems
• Retrofit- og moderniseringsprojekter
• Tværfaglige udviklingsteams

Kom med på rejsen mod en CO2-neutral fremtid

Bliv en del af Everllence og vær med til at skabe fremtidens løsninger. Hos Everllence får du mulighed for at være med til at forme innovative energiløsninger, samtidig med at du udvikler dine kompetencer og din karriere. Vi prioriterer sund balance mellem arbejdsliv og privatliv, fleksible arbejdstider og mulighed for hjemmearbejde.

Skab din egen fremtid sammen med os

Spørgsmål? Du er velkommen til at kontakte Melvin Nielsen, Head of R&D, Propeller Business, Denmark, på [phone]

Flytter du til Danmark? Vi støtter dig med en mobilitetspakke, herunder hjælp til CPR‑registrering, skat og arbejdstilladelser.

Vi stræber efter en fair og inkluderende rekrutteringsproces. Uanset køn, alder, religion, handicap eller etnisk baggrund opfordrer vi dig til at søge. Vi omfavner et globalt mindset og et interkulturelt miljø for at sikre en samarbejdsorienteret og inkluderende arbejdsplads. Hvis du har brug for støtte, såsom hjælpemidler til dysleksi, står vi klar til at hjælpe.

English Version

Propulsion Systems

Are you ready to lead one of the most specialized automation environments within marine propulsion? Would you like to help shape the future of control and automation solutions for some of the world's most advanced propeller and propulsion systems?

At Everllence in Frederikshavn, we are looking for an engaged and technically strong Head of Automation who can unite, develop, and inspire our Automation organization within Propeller & Aft Ship Propulsion.

This is not just a leadership position. It is an opportunity to set the direction for technologies that power vessels around the globe, while developing people, products, and business opportunities.

You Will Play an Important Role

As Head of Automation, you will have overall responsibility for our Automation Department, consisting of more than 10 highly specialized employees, including:

• Research Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Electrical & Control System Engineers
• Design Engineers

You will be the driving force that ensures strong technical leadership, coordination across projects, and the continued development of both employees and professional disciplines.

The team works with:

• Complete Everllence deliveries
• Integrated systems in collaboration with other OEM suppliers
• Retrofit and modernization projects
• New development projects and product platforms

The role is characterized by high technical complexity, significant variety, and substantial influence on future technology direction. At the same time, success depends on your ability to navigate a broad stakeholder landscape, creating alignment and momentum across disciplines, business units, product platforms, and global teams throughout Everllence.

The Technical Area

You will work with automation and control of advanced marine propulsion systems, where the interaction between engines, propellers, gear systems, and the vessel's overall automation system is critical.

Solutions include:

• Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) systems
• Remote Control Systems
• Propulsion control and thrust management
• Overridable Power Limitation (OPL)
• Retrofit and upgrades of existing automation platforms
• Engine Control Systems
• Digital service and monitoring solutions
• Cyber-secure automation platforms

Among the technologies and products the team works with are:

• Alphatronic Remote Control System
• Overridable Power Limitation (OPL) Alphatronic solutions for IMO and EEXI compliance
• Everllence Alpha CPP systems and associated control platforms
• SaCoS 5000 Engine Control System, focusing on reliability, digitalization, cybersecurity, and future automation platforms
  

Your Primary Responsibilities

Leadership and Development

• Lead and develop the Automation Department and its competencies
• Foster motivation, engagement, and professional pride
• Recruit and develop the specialists of tomorrow
• Contribute to departmental strategy and growth

Technical Leadership

• Act as a sparring partner for technical specialists
• Ensure high technical quality in solutions and products
• Drive standardization and technological development
• Contribute to the roadmap for future automation platforms

Project and Resource Coordination

• Prioritize and coordinate resources across multiple projects
• Ensure progress and quality in development activities
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Service, Retrofit, Sales, and Project Management
• Support complex customer projects globally

Innovation and Product Development

• Help develop the next generation of automation solutions
• Strengthen integration between software, hardware, and mechanical systems
• Drive innovation within digitalization, connectivity, and intelligent control systems
• Identify new technological opportunities and business potential

Who Are You?

We imagine that you have:

• A technical degree in Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Experience leading highly specialized technical teams
• Strong knowledge of automation and control systems
• Experience from the marine industry, energy sector, or process industries
• Understanding of integration between software, PLCs, HMIs, engine control systems, and mechanical systems
• The ability to create structure in complex technical environments

It is an advantage if you have experience with:

• Propulsion systems
• Marine automation
• Engine control systems
• Remote control systems
• Retrofit and modernization projects
• Cross-functional development teams

Unleash your potential at Everllence

Join us on our journey toward a carbon‑neutral future. At Everllence, you will help shape innovative energy solutions while growing your skills and advancing your career.

We prioritize work-life balance, flexible working hours and remote work options.

We value creativity, diversity, well‑being, and have a wide range of social clubs -from yoga and fishing to creative activities.

Build your future with us

Questions? You are welcome to contact Melvin Nielsen, Head of R&D, Propeller Business, Denmark, at [phone].

Relocating to Denmark? We support you with a mobility package, including help with CPR registration, tax, and work permits.

We aim for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Regardless of gender, age, religion, disability, or ethnic background, we encourage you to apply. We embrace a global mindset and intercultural environment to ensure a collaborative and inclusive workplace. If you need support, such as assistive tools for dyslexia, we can assist.

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Ansøgningsfrist: d. 30. september 2026

Lokation: Niels Juels Vej 15, 9900 Frederikshavn