Automation Engineer - Sweden

Schneider Electric; Town of Sweden (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great colleagues

Modern working environment

Competitive employee benefits

Opportunities for learning and career advancement

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a technical contributor to lead automation projects in the Town of Sweden, NY. You will work on PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, ensuring reliable solutions in power distribution and data centers. Candidates should have relevant education and experience, with strong PLC programming skills. The role comes with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical education in engineering or IT.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Technically curious and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical aspects of automation projects.
• Perform PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming and commissioning.
• Collaborate with customers to define and deliver solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

SCADA systems

Electrical power systems

Communication protocols

Fluent in English

Swedish is a plus

Education

Relevant technical education 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 centres, 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 centre 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 centres)
• 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
• Technically curious, solution‑oriented, and motivated by learning and development
• 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 advance their careers
• Opportunities to widen your expertise and professional network

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

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.