Automation Engineer – Specialization Robot

Husqvarna Group is a 333 year old start-up company and a global leading producer of outdoor power products and innovative solutions for forest, park and garden care. Products include chainsaws, trimmers, robotic lawn mowers and ride-on lawn mowers. The Group is also the European leader in garden watering products and a global leader in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. Net sales in 2021 amounted to SEK 47 billion and the group has over 14,500 employees in 40 countries.
What we can offer
To Husqvarna manufacturing we are now looking for a driven robot programmer who wants to take part of shaping Husqvarna's automation process for the future. You will be a part of Huskvarna Manufacturing's technology organization, which currently consists of 38 people. The department is responsible for all equipment and systems for our production of professional forestry and felling products. For the right person, there are great opportunities for professional and personal development. It is important that you share our core values: Customer first, professionalism and teamwork with personal responsibility.
About the role
We are looking for you that has earlier experience as a robot programmer but are also eager to learn and are hungry for new challenges and new technology. Your main task will be to work with improvement projects on existing equipment but also development and programming of new ones. You will have an important role in Huskvarna Manufacturing's plan to take our factories into the next level. The role requires strong technical knowledge, sound experience and people-skills, to effectively solve issues as they arise. Previous experience in industrial automation and mechatronics is a big advantage. Location: Huskvarna, only occasional travel, for example supplier meetings.
Essential Job Functions
Support production by troubleshooting and programming existing plant automation equipment
Program and design new automation cells
Up-to-date knowledge in ABB robots programming to support production needs
Setting up various robot communication protocols (i.e. Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet IP) and configure I/O and knowledge in setup and training the Vision Systems
Optimizing line flow, cycle time issues and quality concerns through changes in programming or troubleshooting
Contribute to the development of new technology to make the plant more efficient in the daily work

About you
Requirements:
Associates or Bachelor of Science in related field (Industrial Automation, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechatronics, etc.) or equal experience in automation field.
3+ years of working with ABB robots
Proficient with Robotic Path Teaching, understanding of Cartesian coordinate system and able to read Electrical and Pneumatic drawings.
Fluent in English or Swedish, both oral and written

Plus are earlier experience in Troubleshooting with PLC programs, basic programming in other programming languages (i.e. Python, C# language), create Robotic Simulations of Robotic Stations.
As a person, you enjoy working in a group but can at the same time take responsibility for your own work and your areas. You always look out for the customer's best interests and strive to achieve the highest level of quality in your work. We are looking for a person with great commitment where creativity and constant customer focus are valued, which requires structure and good communication skills.
Application
Can you envision yourself being a part of the team ? Please submit your application including resumé and personal letter no later than November 14th. We do not accept applications via e-mail due to GDPR regulations. In this process we apply ongoing selection.
For more information about the position please contact; Hiring Manager Joel Karlsson joel.karlsson@husqvarnagroup.com
For information about the recruitment process, please contact; Recruiter Josephine Tjernlund, josephine.tjernlund@husqvarnagroup.com
Union representatives: 
Soili Johansson – Unionen,  soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com
Cameron Rad – Sveriges Ingenjörer; Akademikerföreningen  (Represent all SACO-unions), cameron.rad@husqvarnagroup.com.
What happens after you have applied?
In this process selections and interviews are made on an ongoing basis, please send your application as soon as possible. If your profile matches the requirements of the vacant position and we believe that you are a potential candidate for the role, you will be invited for an initial interview. In preparation for the interview you will receive information about the arrangement as well as other steps in the process, such as second interviews, assessments, references and introduction. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at the latest when the position has been filled.