Job Description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

As our new Automation Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, supporting, and creating software for our marine products. Your key duties will be:

• Manage the software scope of several mid and large-size projects, ensuring alignment with schedules and budgets.
• Do automation engineering which includes systems specification, software solutions for industrial automation, control-, starter- and HMI-panels.
  Technical documentation, Functional Design Specification, O&M manuals and FAT of the control panel.
• Developing architectures and specifications for automation software platforms & systems.
• Investigating next-generation core automation platforms.
• Reviewing and testing code blocks created by team members.
• Establishing automation software standards for Alfa Laval Marine Solutions.
• Providing support for our automation solutions across the organization.
• Coach and mentor less experienced software engineers, ensuring quality and fostering growth.

About you

You are a result-oriented, proactive, and autonomous professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. As a true team player, you’re always willing to share your knowledge and learn from others. Your drive to deliver results, combined with your openness and positive mindset, makes you a valued colleague. You enjoy tackling challenges, adapting quickly, and making a difference every day.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Marine Engineering, Automation Technology or similar.
• PLC and HMI software and programming knowledge.
• High-Level programming knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in automation software design.
• Experience in creating automation system specifications.
• Experience in creating test specifications.
• Experience with sensor and actuator regulation.
• Genuine interest and abilities in industrial and marine processes.

As part of a global organization, speaking and writing English is a prerequisite.

For more information, please contact

Poul Simonsen, Manager - Automation Engineering, Engineering Europe, poul.simonsen@alfalaval.com

Divya Sharma, Talent Acquisition Partner, divya.sharma@alfalaval.com

Please send your application no later than 04.06.2026.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Aalborg or have an established presence in the area.

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on candidates for this role.

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this, we apply Pymetrics assessments. Upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games and completing them is mandatory.

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