Senior Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Automation

SHT Smart High Tech AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 669,600 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

SHT Smart High Tech AB in Gothenburg is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to oversee automation and electrical performance in a scaling factory. You will ensure stable production, perform maintenance on electrical systems, and lead improvements in efficiency. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in industrial maintenance. This role offers the opportunity for technical ownership and influence over system design and implementation in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PLC programming and control systems.
• Minimum ~8 years in industrial maintenance, focusing on automation.
• Certified for electrical work according to Swedish regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and automation systems.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
• Participate in installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Control systems

Industrial maintenance

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or Mechatronics

Tools

SCADA systems

CMMS systems

Job description

Own automation, uptime, and electrical performance in a scaling deep-tech factory

At Smart High Tech, we are industrialising advanced graphene-based materials that enable next-generation AI systems, electronics, and data centres.

We are now scaling production—and with that comes a critical requirement: reliable, precise, and high‑performing automation and electrical systems.

Senior Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Automation

Your mission

You ensure that our production runs stable, safe, and at full performance.

You are:

• The technical authority in electrical systems and automation
• A key driver of uptime, reliability, and energy efficiency
• A central contributor to scaling production without disruption

What you will do

Maintenance & operational reliability

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and automation systems
• Work with PLCs, control systems, frequency converters, and instrumentation
• Lead advanced fault diagnosis in complex production environments
• Ensure calibration, accuracy, and functionality of control equipment
• Maintain and update technical documentation and electrical schematics

Continuous improvement & problem solving

• Drive root cause analysis and long‑term corrective actions
• Improve system reliability, uptime, and energy efficiency
• Identify recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions
• Act as a technical mentor and elevate team competence

New equipment & industrialisation

• Participate in installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Lead electrical and automation validation in FAT and SAT
• Verify PLC logic, SCADA interfaces, and system integration
• Ensure systems meet specifications before production start

Key interfaces

You will work closely with:

• Facility & Maintenance Manager
• Mechanical & Cooling Maintenance
• Production & Engineering
• External suppliers and equipment vendors

Who you are

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or Mechatronics
• Certified and authorised for electrical work (Swedish regulations)
• Strong experience in PLC programming and control systems
• Minimum ~8 years in industrial maintenance, with focus on automation
• Experience with:
• SCADA systems
• OPC communication
• MES interfaces
• CMMS systems
• Solid understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles
• Trained in electrical safety, LOTO, and relevant AFS standards

How you work

• Structured and analytical in troubleshooting
• Calm and precise under pressure
• Hands‑on and solution‑oriented
• A natural mentor who builds team capability
• Driven by improving systems, not just fixing them

What we offer

This is a role for someone who wants technical ownership at scale.

You will:

• Own automation and electrical systems in a high‑tech production environment
• Work with advanced processes (thermal systems, coating, precision manufacturing)
• Play a critical role in scaling a factory from development to global production
• Be part of a team where competence, accountability, and execution matter
• Influence how systems are built—not just maintained

What success looks like

Within 6–12 months, you have:

• Established high reliability and uptime across key systems
• Reduced recurring failures through structured improvements
• Strengthened automation performance and system stability
• Contributed to successful commissioning of new equipment