Senior Automation Engineer at Metso in Kil!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within automation and robotics? As an automation engineer at Metso, you will have the opportunity to work with international clients in exciting projects, develop innovative solutions, and collaborate with a dedicated team passionate about technology. We look forward to your application!

About the role

As a Senior Automation Engineer at Metso, you will join our EIA team (electrical, instrumentation, and automation) in Kil, which currently consists of about seven specialists. You will become a key player in developing, implementing, and optimizing the control systems and robotics solutions that drive our customers' automated processes worldwide.

The role involves end-to-end responsibility throughout the project lifecycle – from concept and design to machine testing in the workshop and final commissioning at the customer's site. Since we deliver globally, a central part of the position is that you enjoy traveling. Travel is a natural part of the job and can involve stays abroad for up to 8 weeks at a time during major start-ups. In the long term, and as you get settled into the role, we also envision that you can act as a mentor for younger colleagues in the team.

You are offered

Growth & Development: Clear learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and opportunities for global collaboration

Compensation & Benefits: A competitive salary and a generous benefits package

An Inclusive Culture: An open workplace with supportive colleagues committed to helping each other thrive and succeed

Work tasks

Develop and adapt PLC programs, HMI solutions, and instrument configurations based on project-specific requirements and testing

Perform machine testing in the workshop and handle commissioning at customer sites. Customer visits may range from short service trips lasting a few days to start-ups that can span several weeks over longer periods

Create instructions, manuals, and training materials, as well as conduct trai