Automation Engineer - Sweden

Schneider Electric; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employee benefits

Great learning opportunities

Modern working environment

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Technical Contributor in Stockholms län to lead automation projects from design to commissioning. You will program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, configure communication protocols, and work on-site in various customer environments. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in electrical engineering or automation. Benefits include competitive employee perks, a modern working environment, and great learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems and automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of automation projects.
• Program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Configure and commission networks and communication protocols.
• Work on-site in customer environments.
• Install and commission customer equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA systems

Electrical power systems

Communication protocols (Modbus, IEC 61850, etc.)

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in electrical engineering, mechatronic engineering, computer engineering, automation or IT

Job description

Are you looking to make an impact within a global market-leading company that is shaping the future of Energy Management and Automation? Schneider Electric is at the forefront of driving innovative and sustainable technologies across homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. We believe in the power of great people and are committed to driving innovation, diversity, and sustainability. Globally we are more than 150,000 people in 100+ countries.

Your role

You will be a key technical contributor, taking ownership of automation projects from early design to final commissioning. Working closely with customers, sales, and project managers, you will help define requirements and deliver reliable, high-quality solutions within power distribution and data center environments. You will work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, combined with modern hardware for electrical power distribution. Our solutions include switchgear, protection systems, data acquisition, and industrial networks using multiple communication protocols. Projects vary in size—from smaller installations to full‑scale deliveries for major developments—and typically involve voltage levels between 400 V and 20 kV.

What you will be doing

• Lead the technical aspects of automation projects from start to finish
• PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming (ST, FBD) and commissioning
• Configure and commission networks, gateways, and communication protocols
• Work on‑site in customer environments (e.g., substations and data centers)
• Install, configure, test, and commission customer equipment
• Work with switchgear, protection relays, measuring instruments, UPS, and backup power solutions
• Collaborate with customers to understand needs and deliver optimal solutions

What will help you succeed

• Relevant technical education in electrical engineering, mechatronic engineering, computer engineering, automation or IT
• Experience with PLC programming (vendor‑independent experience is welcome)
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems
• Knowledge of electrical power systems and automation projects
• Familiarity with industrial Ethernet and communication protocols such as Modbus, Modbus TCP, IEC 61850, IEC 60870‑5‑104, or DNP3
• You are technically curious, solution‑oriented, and motivated by learning and development
• You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team and take pride in delivering high‑quality results
• Fluent in English. Swedish is a plus

What do we offer

• Great colleagues, a modern working environment
• Competitive employee benefits
• Great learning opportunities. Our employees are empowered to grow and develop their skills and advancing their careers
• Opportunities to widen your expertise and professional network

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.