Senior Automation Lead to Nederman

Mpya Sci & Tech AB; Helsingborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nederman – The Clean Air Company in Helsingborg is seeking a Senior Automation Lead to act as the technical leader for automation across our Operational Technology Center. You will shape control systems, define standards, and drive architecture decisions while maintaining hands-on involvement.

Collaborating with software, electronics, product management and other engineering teams, you will mentor engineers, grow automation capabilities, and align solutions with our mission of safe, efficient

Qualifications

• At least 8 years in industrial automation or OT with senior technical responsibilities.
• Deep expertise in automation architecture, PLC-based control and safety aspects.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Swedish communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation across Nederman's OTC and shape control-system direction.
• Set engineering standards and guide architectural decisions.
• Mentor engineers and grow the automation capability within the team.
• Collaborate with software, electronics, product management and other engineering groups.
• Maintain hands-on involvement while steering long-term technical strategy.

Skills

Industrial automation

Control systems

Automation architecture

PLC-based control

Industrial comms

Functional safety

Leadership mentoring

Job description

Nederman - The Clean Air Company Founded by Philip Nederman in 1944, Nederman is now one of the world's leading companies supplying products and services in the environmental technology sector focusing on industrial air filtration. Our products and solutions are contributing to reducing the environmental effects of industrial processes, creating safe and clean working environments and boosting production efficiency, mainly within industries such as woodworking, metalworking, composite machining, food processing, vehicle service and emergency stations, laboratories and dentists. Nederman's offering encompasses everything from the design stage to installation, commissioning and service. Sales are carried out via sales offices and distributors in over 50 countries and development and production in own manufacturing and assembly units in 12 countries on five continents. Nederman Group, with headquarters in Helsingborg, Sweden is listed on Nasdaq OMX, Stockholm and has about 2500 employees.

Do you want to be the one who sets the direction for automation across an entire product portfolio? At Nederman, you get to work with technical innovation at a high level, in a dynamic team of skilled colleagues, all sharing the same goal - shaping the future of clean air. We do more than product development. We create solutions that truly make an impact, driven by knowledge and passion.

The global Operational Technology Center (OTC) at Nederman is dedicated to advancing cross-product platform solutions that bridge the gap between traditional industrial equipment and modern digital technologies. Our focus lies in developing new ways of controlling our equipment to improve performance, reduce costs, and reduce their environmental footprint. Data is systematically collected through our fleet of connected devices, aiding our ongoing development initiatives, and delivering valuable insights. Empowered by cutting-edge AI technologies, we seamlessly provide these insights to our customers through user-friendly web and mobile applications. Robust, well-designed automation is the foundation all of this is built on. With a substantial and growing client base, we are committed to a rapid digital expansion.

The objective is to build highly integrated digital platforms to create products and solutions that only Nederman – The Clean Air Company can offer. We are now looking for a Senior Automation Lead to be the organization's primary automation expert and help shape what comes next.

About the role

As Senior Automation Lead, you will be the technical leader and strategic driver for automation at Nederman's Operational Technology Center (OTC). You will shape the future of our control systems and automation platforms, ensuring robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions across our product portfolio. As the organization's foremost automation expert, you will provide technical direction, establish engineering standards, and guide key architectural decisions. A significant part of your role will be fostering technical excellence within the automation team through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing. You will help build a strong automation capability that supports current product development and future innovation. While your primary focus will be automation and control systems, you will work closely with colleagues in software development, electronics, product management, and other engineering teams to ensure successful integration and alignment across solutions. This is a technical leadership role without formal personnel responsibility based on-site in Helsingborg.

Profile and experience

To be successful in this role you need

• At least 8 years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, or Operational Technology, with several years in a senior technical role.
• Deep expertise in industrial automation and control systems, including automation architecture, PLC-based control systems, industrial communication, HMI solutions, functional safety, and the development of robust, scalable automation platforms.
• Being comfortable making architectural decisions and balancing immediate product needs with long-term technical strategy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Swedish and English
• Swedish citizenship. The position is security-classified and requires security vetting, including a background check.

Experience leading technical initiatives, influencing engineering direction and working with stakeholders and requirements is highly valued. Experience with Schneider EAE or IEC 61499 is an advantage but not required.

We are looking for someone passionate about automation and engineering excellence. You are curious, pragmatic, and energized by solving challenging technical problems while continuously improving products and ways of working. With a deep technical knowledge and strong collaboration skills, you bring structure, credibility, and a long-term perspective while remaining hands-on when needed. With a natural ability to lead through expertise and influence you truly enjoy developing people, sharing knowledge, and creating an environment where engineers can grow and perform at their best.

25232 Helsingborg