Automation Specialist

Enersense International Oyj; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Enersense International Oyj is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to join our client’s project team in Helsinki, Finland. You will drive automation engineering and coordinate technical activities from design to handover, collaborating with project management, electrical and instrumentation teams, vendors and the client.

The role requires several years in industrial automation, experience with PLC/SCADA/DCS, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or related field.
• Several years of experience in industrial automation and control system engineering.
• Experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA or other industrial control systems.
• Experience in multidisciplinary industrial projects, preferably within process industry, energy, manufacturing or infrastructure.
• Good understanding of automation design, instrumentation and control principles.
• Experience with engineering documentation, technical specifications and vendor coordination.
• Previous experience with commissioning, testing and troubleshooting is an advantage.
• Ability to coordinate technical interfaces with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate automation engineering activities from design through commissioning and handover.
• Develop, review and approve automation and control system designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Define automation requirements and ensure compliance with project specifications, standards and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate automation interfaces with process, electrical, instrumentation and other engineering disciplines.
• Review technical documentation, drawings, calculations and vendor documentation.
• Participate in the selection and technical evaluation of automation systems, equipment and suppliers.
• Support procurement activities, including preparation of technical specifications and evaluation of supplier offers.
• Coordinate and supervise automation contractors and suppliers during project execution.
• Support the control system engineering and integration activities.
• Participate in testing, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
• Identify technical risks and support the resolution of design and implementation issues.
• Monitor progress, quality and compliance of automation deliverables.
• Support project management with technical expertise, planning and reporting.
• Ensure that automation documentation is completed and updated for commissioning and final handover.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and development of automation engineering practices.

Skills

Automation engineering

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Automation/Electrical/Control Eng degree

Tools

PLC/SCADA/DCS experience

Job description

Enersense Engineering is currently looking for an experienced Automation Specialist to join our client’s project team and contribute to the successful delivery of automation and control systems in complex industrial projects in Helsinki, Finland.

In this role, you will be responsible for automation engineering and technical coordination throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with project management, electrical and instrumentation teams, vendors, contractors and the client.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate automation engineering activities from design through commissioning and handover.
• Develop, review and approve automation and control system designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Define automation requirements and ensure compliance with project specifications, standards and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate automation interfaces with process, electrical, instrumentation and other engineering disciplines.
• Review technical documentation, drawings, calculations and vendor documentation.
• Participate in the selection and technical evaluation of automation systems, equipment and suppliers.
• Support procurement activities, including preparation of technical specifications and evaluation of supplier offers.
• Coordinate and supervise automation contractors and suppliers during project execution.
• Support the control system engineering and integration activities.
• Participate in testing, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
• Identify technical risks and support the resolution of design and implementation issues.
• Monitor progress, quality and compliance of automation deliverables.
• Support project management with technical expertise, planning and reporting.
• Ensure that automation documentation is completed and updated for commissioning and final handover.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and development of automation engineering practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or a related field.
• Several years of experience in industrial automation and control system engineering.
• Experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA or other industrial control systems.
• Experience in multidisciplinary industrial projects, preferably within process industry, energy, manufacturing or infrastructure.
• Good understanding of automation design, instrumentation and control principles.
• Experience with engineering documentation, technical specifications and vendor coordination.
• Previous experience with commissioning, testing and troubleshooting is an advantage.
• Ability to coordinate technical interfaces and work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required, work will be performed 80% in Helsinki and 20% on project sites

We follow pay transparency principles and the salary level and the criteria used to determine it will be communicated to candidates before the interview.

Due to GDPR regulations, applications will only be accepted through our official application system.

We manage this recruitment process internally and therefore do not require support from external recruitment agencies.

If you have any questions, please contact

Sanna Uronen, HR Coordinator, [phone], [e-mail]

About us

We are Enersense’s Expert Services team. We deliver qualified and compliant workforce solutions for our clients' demanding technical and engineering projects locally and internationally. Our recruitment team’s experts have for a long time been contributing to the success of our customers and Enersense. We have helped our clients to employ over 3000 specialists in various projects across 40 countries globally.