Software Automation Engineer – OPC UA & Industrial Connectivity

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · DevOps

In short

We are looking for a Software Automation Engineer skilled in OPC UA, MQTT, and Ignition to join our Production Automation Engineering team. You will integrate robotic systems, ensuring data exchange between PLC, MES, and ERP, and develop solutions in Ignition, focusing on IT/OT connectivity for a smart factory environment.

Responsibilities

Integrate robotic manufacturing systems, with a focus on OPC UA and MQTT-based communication.
Ensure standardized, robust data exchange between the PLC, MES and ERP levels.
Troubleshoot, optimize and document communication solutions in a production environment.
Develop and configure solutions in Ignition.
Design and implement OPC UA information models.
Work with automation, IT and production teams to drive digitalization forward.
Explain technical solutions to both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Requirements

Experience in industrial automation and IT/OT integration.
Strong knowledge of OPC UA, including information modeling.
Experience with MQTT and message-based communication.
Hands-on experience with Ignition (Inductive Automation).
Understanding of how PLC, MES and ERP systems interact in a manufacturing environment.
University degree in automation, electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong communication skills in English, spoken and written.

Desired Qualifications

Experience from robotics, automotive or manufacturing industries.
Knowledge of ISA-95, Unified Namespace (UNS) or Sparkplug B.
Programming experience in Python, C#, JavaScript or SQL.
PLC programming experience (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell, ABB).
Ignition certification.
Swedish language skills.

Benefits

Part of a consulting team that values people first.
Success is created through engagement, collaboration and development.
Flat organization with short decision paths.
Strong sense of community.
Opportunity to influence your own development.

Skills

OPC UAMQTTIgnitionPythonC#JavaScriptSQLPLCMESERPISA-95Unified Namespace (UNS)Sparkplug B

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