Senior Automation Engineer | Gapit Nordics

Rede People AS; Drammen; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Drammen is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to develop cutting-edge automation solutions. This role involves leading teams, collaborating with customers, and executing projects with a focus on quality and efficiency. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in programming and automation, strong communication skills, and fluency in both Norwegian and English. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including profit sharing

Solid pension schemes

Health insurance

Modern offices with social environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in programming and automation.
• Hands-on experience as an automation electrician or engineer.
• Strong understanding of PLC systems and control system design.
• Experience with HMI design and maintenance.
• Ability to drive projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team members in automation projects.
• Ensure quality and efficiency in projects.
• Collaborate with customers to deliver tailored solutions.
• Work with PLC programming and control systems.
• Conduct on-site commissioning and testing.

Skills

Programming and automation expertise

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Ability to work independently

Fluency in Norwegian and English

Education

Certificate of Apprenticeship

Tools

Codesys

PLC systems

Job description

Gapit Nordics

Gapit Nordics was founded in 2016 with avision to bridge the gap between IT and OT. Today, Gapit is aleading provider of open, scalable automation solutions for data centers and critical infrastructure.

Gapit isdriven by a team of 55 dedicated professionals,committed to delivering high-quality solutions. We combine innovation, efficiency, and technical expertise to give our customers full control and insight into their systems.

As a response to a significant market pull from our clients,we are now looking for an experienced Senior Automation Engineerto strengthen ourtechnical support competence and capacity.

Senior Automation Engineer

As Gapit Nordics continues to scale, we are now looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to join our team and help develop modern automation solutions for our clients.

In this role, you will be working in a dynamic environment with a high degree of freedom and influence over your daily work. You will be given responsibility and ownership, typically for a dedicated customer, where you follow projects from idea to implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead and mentor team members in automation projects.
  • Act as a key resource in the team, filling competence gaps and supporting colleagues in their development.
• Project Execution and Quality:
  • Ensure high quality and efficiency in projects, with a strong focus on energy optimization and data center systems (PMS/BMS).
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to innovation within the company.
• Customer Collaboration:
  • Collaborate closely with customers to deliver tailored automation solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance and support throughout project delivery.
• Automation and Control Systems:
  • Work with PLC programming, automation, and OT/IT convergence to optimize control systems.
  • Design, configure, and maintain automation systems, including HMI solutions.
• Commissioning and Implementation:
  • Conduct on-site commissioning, testing, and system implementation.
  • Deliver key components throughout the project lifecycle, from system architecture to troubleshooting, ensuring successful execution and optimal performance.

Candidate Profile

For this position, we are looking for someone who is open, courageous, and inclusive. Strong communication skills and the ability to foster a positive work environment are essential. You should be eager to contribute to a culture of learning and teamwork, bringing technical curiosity and a drive for innovation to the role. A Certificate of Apprenticeship is also highly valued.

We also believe you have the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in programming and automation, including Codesys and structured text.
• Hands-on experience as an automation electrician or engineer, with expertise in power and electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of PLC systems, control system design, and project execution.
• Experience with HMI design, testing, and maintenance of automation systems.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions in complex situations, and drive projects from start to finish.
• Fluency in Norwegian and English, with a willingness to travel to customer sites when needed

What We Offer

Joining Gapit means becoming part of a forward-looking company where your ideas matter, and where you can truly shape both your role and the solutions we deliver. We combine strong technical expertise with a supportive team culture, ensuring that you can grow professionally while contributing to meaningful projects.

• Shape your own career path and daily work.
• High ownership of your projects – dedicated customers and responsibilities.
• Work with critical infrastructure alongside some of the biggest players in the industry.
• Exciting opportunities to work on both local and global projects.
• A young, social, and creative environment with open collaboration and short decision-making processes.
• Exposure to modern technology solutions and open-source principles.
• Competitive benefits, including profit sharing, solid pension, and insurance schemes.
• New, modern offices in Drammen (approx. 45 colleagues) or Kongsberg (approx. 10 colleagues), within walking distance of public transport.

The Next Step

First and foremost, we appreciate your time spent reading this advertisement. If the Senior Automation Engineer position with Gapit Nordics sounds like something for you, we encourage you to apply by uploading your CV. If you have additional questions, you can reach out to our recruitment partner, Amanda Wörne at Rede People.