Application Engineer - Automation

An exciting opportunity has arisen as Application Engineer - Automation at Kongsberg Maritime in Kristinehamn. We are looking for an engineer who are interested in a technical challenge and have backgrounds within electronics/automation. You should have the right mindset to work goal-focused and with commitment take responsibility for design and lead the technical parts of our control systems projects to propel large vessels.
As Application Engineer you are the technical lead from signed contract to installation and start-up of our control systems. You have the responsibility to design and adapt the control system according to our customers specific needs where almost every project is unique. The work will include hardware design in CAD, but also greater system integrations and specifying software functions. In this position you will work in close collaboration with our customers as well as internal functions, such as the main project manager, software developers and service engineers.
What we can offer
A position with a wide range of challenging work tasks, opportunities to make a real difference and develop on a technical and personal level. You will have the opportunity to work with a unique product and shape your role based on your interest and background for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions. You will work in an international work environment and in multidisciplinary team collaboration. We can offer flexible working hours and the option to work partly remote based on your work tasks.
Qualifications and experience
To succeed in this position, you should have a university education in electronics/automation or equivalent work experience. Experience of electrical construction in CAD tools is meritorious. Due to the nature of an international customer and supplier base, high level of English, both written and oral, is important. Communication skills in other languages is considered an advantage.
We appreciate your ability to act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results. In the work with lead and adaption of our control systems you should use a systematic approach to plan your work ahead and define clear priorities. Teamwork is key to succeed in this position, we therefore highly apricate your ability to build a useful network of contacts and relationships, co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals.
Last day to apply 2023-08-13
For this position we work with personality and ability tests, which may be sent to you if you proceed in the process.
Kongsberg Maritime, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global marine technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including: merchant, offshore, subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 34 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is part of KONGSBERG, an international, knowledge-based group delivering high-technology systems and solutions to clients within the oil and gas industry, merchant marine, defence and aerospace.
Kongsberg Maritime has a commitment in Sustainable Development Goals and for us, the oceans and marine resources are important. We therefore strive to develop products that help reduce emissions and damage to life below water. We believe in a workplace characterized by diversity and together we can create a work environment that brings the best out of everyone. We are very positive that you want to contribute to our development, and that you want to develop within Kongsberg.
Kongsberg Maritime in Kristinehamn consists of 280 engaged people and upholds product management for various types of propulsion for all types of marine vessels, sales and marketing and product assembly. Our Hydrodynamic Research Centre provides world leading CFD and Testing capabilities in support for our Product centres and customers.
At Kongsberg, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.
WORLD CLASS – through people, technology and dedication