Automation Engineer

Are you passionate about automation and have experience with industrial programming? Are you ready to make a real impact on global water sustainability? At [xxxxx] Water Treatment, we develop solutions that address some of the world’s climate challenges. Join us as an Automation Engineer and help design intelligent control systems that empowers the future of water treatment.

What is the job about?
We deliver tailored solutions that meet specific water treatment needs – with a strong focus on efficiency, sustainability, and long-term water savings. As our new Automation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing high-quality PLC/HMI software for control systems used in advanced water treatment solutions.
You’ll work closely with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure that technical solutions and documentation are developed early in the project phase – right after handover from sales. Your strong technical insight and collaborative mindset will be essential in delivering solutions that meet customer expectations and agreed project requirements.
Your primary workplace will be at our site in Stilling, Denmark, where most of our production facilities are located. Some travel within Denmark and Europe is required when commissioning customer systems.

Your main responsibilities

Develop project-specific PLC/HMI software for control systems in water treatment solutions.
Collaborate with project managers to define functional descriptions.
Close dialogue with customers’ programmers to meet requirements.
Assist in preparing FAT protocols and test documentation.
Support and align Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct commissioning at customer sites.
Document commissioned software, including validation reports.
Coordinate tasks with sales offices and external partners.
Provide technical support to sales, engineering, production, and service teams.
Support service department with troubleshoot control systems remotely or on-site when needed.

Your background
We imagine that you have:

A degree in Automation Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar – or an electrician background with relevant experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of industrial PLC/HMI programming and control systems.
Experience with processing plants, preferably within water treatment industry.
Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal and Microsoft Office.
Strong documentation skills using Word, Excel, and Visio.
Fluency in Danish and English – both written and spoken.
A structured and detail-oriented way of working.
Familiarity with commissioning and validation processes.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

What’s in it for you?
You can look forward to working with many dedicated colleagues within different areas of expertise in both Denmark and internationally. Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term [xxxxx] career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by six core values.

In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:

Possibility of working from home a couple of days per week. We encourage you to also be at the offices, where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues. If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a good workstation.
Flexible working hours.
Up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering of your choice.
Flexible pension scheme.
Health insurance.

About the company
[xxxxx] Water Treatment manufactures and delivers water treatment solutions across various industries and application areas, including the energy sector, healthcare and hospitality facilities, and municipal drinking water. By offering innovative and energy-efficient solutions, we are able to ensure suprior water quality, tailored to diverse water treatment needs. At [xxxxx], we have more than 1,000 employees dedicated to water treatment, positioning [xxxxx] as a market leader of water treatment in Europe.
Read more about our business here: Water Treatment | [xxxxx]

Do you want to learn more?
If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume by clicking “Apply now”.

If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Department Manager of Electrical Engineering, Vagn Skov Saugberg vsaugberg@[xxxxx]wt.com or[xxxxx], or HR Consultant, Helena Roger Andersen at hrandersen@[xxxxx].com.

Due to vacation period, the response time can be a bit longer. However, we aim to get back to you the earliest convenience. Interviews are expected to be held in week 32-33.

We look forward to hearing from you.