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This position reports to
Continuous Improvement Manager
Your role and responsibilities
Join a dynamic and innovative team at ABB Smart Power with a strong mission to increase the level of automation and digitalization in the Vaasa factory. As an Automation Engineer, your main role is to maintain and increase production lines availability and performance. You will be also part of developing our current automation solutions and participate in projects implementing new automation and digital solutions. You work in close co-operation with production, maintenance and quality functions. To be successful in this role, your technical skills may include key words such as: PLC, industrial & mobile robotics, machine vision, industry automation 4.0, OPC UA, Io T, process simulation, embedded software, edge computing, machine learning, Python, C#, Dev Ops. The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite You will be mainly accountable for: • Handling PLC/HMI software design and programming with various languages in a factory environment • Supporting our integration of MES / machine vision / robot programming and testing automation Team Dynamics Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager you will work in our Smart Power factory and be part of a professional and supportive Continuous Improvement team. You will gain the opportunity to develop your skills in the fields of automation and digitalization with a direct impact to improve our manufacturing processes
Qualifications for the role
Basic programming skills and some experience with machine vision integrations
Strong IT, analytical and systems skills with the ability to coordinate and communicate
BSc or MSc level education from a relevant field, such as Automation or similar
Good written and spoken communication skills in Finnish
A collaborative and solution-focused approach to work
Earlier experience from automation or from similar roles is considered a benefit
More about us
ABB Smart Power is a global technology and market leader in low voltage switch-disconnectors and main production site is in Vaasa. Our solutions make power supplies smart, connected and protected. We offer you a challenging position in one of the most advanced factories in the world. Our digital journey has started already years ago, we lead the way. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #My ABBStory Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model. Due to the nature of this position, ABB Oy will ask Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo), to perform a standard level security clearance for the hired person. For more information contact Continuous Improvement Manager Henna Sjöholm, henna.sjoholm@fi.abb.com. Please apply for the position by October 20, 2024. We look forward to receiving your application.