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Automation Engineer

**We are currently looking for Industrial Automation Engineer to help us create a world that is one degree better**

We are seeking an Industrial **Automation Engineer** with relevant experience in the programming, development, implementation, and optimization of advanced automation systems for our industrial heat pump solutions. The role focuses on automation platforms built primarily on ABB hardware.

Experience with ABB PLCs and Codesys Structured Text (IEC 61131 3) is considered an advantage.

**What are we looking for in a candidate?**

The position requires a solid technical background in control systems, programming, instrumentation, and digital manufacturing technologies, combined with strong collaboration skills. The ideal candidate contributes to operational reliability, ensures compliance with cybersecurity and safety requirements, and supports continuous improvement while working closely with engineering, operations, and customer service.

**Your key responsibilities:**

Design and develop automation system architectures

Contribute to the modularization, parameterization, and modernization of existing control software

Present and justify proposed improvements to cross-functional teams

Program and configure PLC and DCS systems

Lead system integration and commissioning activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards

Develop and maintain unit, integration, and functional test programs

Stakeholder support for sales and service organizations

**Qualifications and preferred skills:**

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline

25+ years of relevant experience in automation or embedded programming within manufacturing, energy, process, or similar industrial environments

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, instrumentation, and modern control system architectures is considered beneficial

Occasional business travel availability required

Good problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Fluent language skills in English and Finnish, written and spoken

**What we offer**

We offer you an engaging position with varied responsibilities in an international growth-oriented family company. In your position, you will have the opportunity to make full use of your skills, showcase your know-how, and deepen your expertise.

The Oilon Group offers a multitude of personnel benefits, such as an extended occupational health care scheme and flextime as well as exercise and culture benefits and massage benefits.

Our goal is to create and maintain an excellent working environment which offers employees meaningful work and creates opportunities for continuous professional development. Our guiding principle is to offer equal opportunities for all our employees. Oilon respects human rights and does not accept any form of discrimination.

**Interested?**

Learn more about us by visiting the Oilon Group website and by following us on social media. For additional information about the position, please call

R&D Manager Niko Joensuu, 0447576666

The role will be filled as soon as we find a suitable person, so please submit your application as soon as possible, by **19.4.2026** at the latest.

_Oilon is a family-owned, global energy and environmental technology company, founded in 1961. Oilon specializes in environmental technology with a special emphasis on research and development. The focus areas of our research and development include solutions based on new energy sources and energy recycling as well as improving energy efficiency and reducing emission levels._

_In 2024, Oilons turnover was EUR 75 million, and we had approximately 400 employees. Our business is on a high growth path. Oilon has operations in Finland, USA, and China, and we have sales offices in Brazil and Germany. Our extensive network of resellers spans the globe._

_Oilon One degree better._

Jätä hakemus: https://careers.oilon.com/en-GB/jobs/7501201-automation-engineer
Työpaikan osoite:
Työaika: Kokoaikatyö
Työn kesto: Toistaiseksi voimassa oleva
Hakuaika päättyy: 19.04.2026 20:59
Ilmoitus jätetty: 07.04.2026 14:50
Työmarkkinatorin ilmoitusnumero: 2892f448-1182-4685-a3b1-84ec5964806b

Lähde: Työmarkkinatorin asiakastietojärjestelmä

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Automation Engineer

Oilon Technology Oy
Lahti
Kokkola
Kokopäiväinen, Vakituinen

Julkaistu 08.04.2026

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