Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Automation

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Electrical Engineering

In short

Alfa Laval is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Flemingsberg, Sweden, to lead electrical design for advanced automation control systems and IoT solutions. Responsibilities include designing schematics, selecting components, ensuring safety and EMC compliance, and collaborating across disciplines for product development and lifecycle support.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems and automation control cabinets for machine applications.
  • Create electrical schematics, cabinet layouts, wiring diagrams, and technical reports.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, process, and software engineers.
  • Develop and maintain product documentation in PDM systems.
  • Select and dimension components like PLC, HMI, power supplies, and safety components.
  • Ensure electrical solutions meet applicable standards and regulations for EU installations.
  • Perform safety calculations using SISTEMA for functional safety.
  • Conduct EMC analysis and design, addressing challenges from the early design phase.
  • Estimate design hours and coordinate electrical design activities.
  • Participate in design reviews and quality assurance.
  • Support start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate across sites and contribute to product development.

Requirements

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or an equivalent field.
  • Extensive experience designing electrical systems for industrial automation cabinets.
  • Advanced experience with EPLAN P8 or a similar electrical design tool.
  • Knowledge of SISTEMA for safety calculations and functional safety standards.
  • Solid understanding of EMC principles and practical experience with EMC testing and mitigation.
  • Experience with heat calculations and thermal management for electrical cabinets.
  • Strong knowledge of EN 60204-1, CE-marking of machines, and electrical safety requirements.
  • Experience with CE-marking process for machinery and related standards.
  • Practical hands-on experience from commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with marine approvals, verification, and related documentation is advantageous.
  • Experience with project management is advantageous.
  • Interest in specific fields like safety design, CE-marking, or CAD expertise.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to make a positive impact on colleagues, partners, customers, and society.
  • Pioneering solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources.
  • World-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas like energy, food, water, and shipping.
  • Innovative, open spirit and a start-up culture driving personal growth.
  • Building careers while shaping a more resourceful, less wasteful world.

Skills

EPLAN P8SISTEMAEMCPLCHMICE-marking
#automation#electrical design#control systems#IoT#machine safety#EMC#commissioning#troubleshooting#ABB#Siemens#Rockwell Automation#Danfoss#Schneider Electric#EPLAN
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About Alfa Laval

Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success,…

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Company

Alfa Laval

Job Posted

1 hour ago

Expires

in 1 week

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Flemingsberg, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

Qualification

Bachelor

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