Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At Stegra, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core. We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally behind our purpose of de-carbonizing hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel.

So, if you are equally passionate about our purpose yet concerned that your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the qualifications stated in the job advert, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate, either for this role – or for another upcoming role in our rapidly growing business.

About us:

Stegra, formerly know as H2 Green Steel, is on a mission to disrupt the global steel industry by producing green steel, with the end goal of bringing down CO₂ emissions to zero. By using green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity instead of coal; water and heat will be our primary emissions. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitalized, and sustainable plant in Boden, located in northern Sweden - currently in construction phase. But this is just the beginning – our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize other industries in addition to steel, and we look forward to what’s next in store for us.

We are looking for talented, innovative, and purpose-driven people to join our rapidly growing and diverse team. Our employees get to learn everyday, implement the latest technology and test and put their ideas into practice. Together, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core – for our people, customers, investors, society, and planet.

Automation Engineer Level 1 

Stegra offers an exciting opportunity for an Automation Engineer to be part of building Europe's first green steel mill, crucial to our mission to decarbonise hard-to-abate industries.

As a key member of our operations team in Boden, you will provide first-line technical expertise for the plant’s automation and control systems. We are looking for a candidate with hands-on experience in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial automation, drives, and medium-voltage equipment. Your proven ability to support and optimize automation processes in a heavy industrial environment will be essential to ensuring smooth plant operations.

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee hardware, systems and networks essential to production automation
• Troubleshoot and solve issues related to PLCs, SCADA systems, HMI, and communication Networks
• Analyze production data to identify performance bottlenecks and ensuring accurate data collection and storage
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for automation systems as well as monitoring system performance
• Ensure that automation systems meet safety, environmental and quality standards
• Work directly with maintenance and operations teams to foster a safety-focused, efficient environment, supporting both plant-wide automation reliability and troubleshooting needs

Qualifications: 

• Experience from the steel industry or similar
• Experience with PLC programing (Siemens preferred), data acquisition/analysis, and HMI programming
• Experience with variable frequency drives, medium-voltage drives, and motor control systems.
• Knowledge of medium-voltage power distribution systems and fault identification
• Demonstrated safety focus and willingness to proactively apply it in a team environment
• Proficient use of process monitoring tools, like iba Analyser or similar.
• Problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated and self-directed with a hands-on approach
• Open-mindedness and a willingness to learn

 Location: Boden, Sweden

What we can offer you

If you are passionate about making actual change and having a positive impact on society and our planet, Stegra offers a unique opportunity to be part of a fun and professional team with high ambitions.

You will get the opportunity to shape your future career together with a company focusing on creating a culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. In the end, we know that Stegra's growth and success is dependent on our people and we can’t wait to shape the future of steelmaking and other industries together as a team.