Automation Engineer - Sweden

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 and Swedish (both languages are required)

What do we offer:

At Schneider Electric, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every employee is empowered to thrive. As part of our team, you can expect:

• 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

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Apply now to embark on an exciting career journey with us!

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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