Controls & Automation Technician (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH; Kiruna kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

25 days of vacation

Subsidised lunch

Sport Clubs membership

Individual learning allowance

Relocation help

Early career opportunities

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Kiruna is seeking a Controls & Automation Technician to manage electrical systems at their testing facility. The role includes wiring and commissioning automated control systems, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates should have an associate degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience. The company offers perks such as relocation help and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an electrician is preferred.
• Familiarity with ATEX regulations and high-pressure environments is desirable.
• Fluent in Swedish is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Wire and commission electrical and pneumatic elements.
• Perform upgrades and troubleshoot the facility PLC system.
• Prepare engines for development and flight testing.
• Maintain the facility electrical system and safety protocols.
• Perform maintenance on the facility electrical system, and develop and keep current the maintenance plan.
• Assess and mitigate safety risks for electrical systems.
• Lead and execute continuous improvement projects to develop an efficient and presentable team workspace.
• Support operations as required, including performing manual operations on pressurized and cryogenic systems.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively

Excellent communication skills

Experience in a high-tech or industrial setting

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC systems

Instrumentation & sensors

Job description

Overview

Mission Brief

The Controls & Automation Technician is part of a team responsible for operating, maintaining and upgrading Isar Aerospace’s engine test facility located at Esrange in the Swedish Arctic. The role encompasses responsibility for the test facility's electrical system, including schematic design, construction, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting.

Your Role in Our Space Mission :

• Wire and commission test facility electrical and pneumatic elements of automated control systems, including sensors, actuators, and controls panels and cabinets
• Perform basic upgrades and troubleshooting on the facility PLC system
• Prepare engines and related subsystems for development and flight testing
• Own and maintain relevant tooling and equipment
• Perform maintenance on the facility electrical system , and develop and keep current the maintenance plan
• Assess and mitigate safety risks for electrical systems
• Lead and execute continuous improvement projects to develop an efficient and presentable team workspace
• Support operations as required, including performing manual operations on pressurized and cryogenic systems

Qualification Checklist

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
• Proven experience as an electrician, preferably in a high-tech or industrial setting
• Familiarity with ATEX regulations, high-pressure environments, and cryogenic systems is highly desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Bonus Skils

• Occupational trade school qualification in an electrical field
• Fluent in Swedish
• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 25 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our allowance for wellness activities
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Relocation help:we offer temporary housing accommodation in Kiruna to support you during your transition period until you secure your own residence
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn\u2019t been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

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