Research engineer automation

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and 7 600 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.


MAX IV is a Swedish national large-scale research laboratory hosted by Lund University. It provides scientists from Sweden as well as internationally, with state-of-the-art instrumentation for research in areas such as engineering, physics, structural biology, chemistry and nanotechnology. Fully developed it will receive more than 2 000 scientists annually, conducting ground-breaking experiments in materials and life sciences using the brilliant X-ray light.



Tasks

As a member of the automation team, you will work with all aspects of automation: setting up new projects, planning, functional description, programming, El cad, installation, commissioning and maintenance and troubleshooting of existing systems.

Qualifications

You have a suitable educational background in automation. You have a well-documented several year work experience in the automation industry. Previous experience from synchrotron radiation facilities, process industry or similar is an advantage. Experience in using Rockwell Automation products such as Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Assetcentre, FactoryTalk View SE , FactoryTalk Linx.

If you also have a background in electrical engineering this is advantageous. Understanding electrical schematics is required for the position. You are experienced and structured in writing test procedures, protocols, functional descriptions and commissioning. Knowledge in programming, documenting and testing safety rated PLC applications is an advantage.

As a person, you are a creative problem solver with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and align to decisions made, as you will work with shifting types of tests as well as people. You have good communication skills and the ability to work in groups and to create strong professional relations with different level of stakeholders, exchanging information and supporting colleagues to achieve personal and team goals. Good collaboration skills are therefore important.

English communication skills in speech and text are required.
Swedish communication skills in speech and text are advantageous.

Probation period may apply.

On call services may apply in the future.

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