Across the world, people’s consumption habits and diets are evolving to be more plant-based. Enter Oatly, the #1 oat-based dairy alternative producer in the world, with products spanning multiple categories.
We’re determined to be part of the discussion on the long-term future of the food and beverage industry. To keep this movement going, we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the Oatly flowing.
Our sole purpose as a company is to make it easy for people to eat better and live healthier lives without recklessly taxing the planet's resources in the process.
Sustainability, nutritional health, and trust are at the heart of what we do. We are building a culture that constantly upgrades each other so we can upgrade the planet. This is a company that shows great respect and a fearless approach to make positive change. Does this feel exciting? Well, this is where you come in.
This next section is for all the bullet point lovers out there...
Develop and improve the implementation of the automation standard.
Support and enable the business by delivering automation engineering work aligned with the overall Sustainable Operations strategy.
Work in close collaboration for the improvement of automation connected to process design together with process engineers, site technical organisations, and external partners.
Participate in all phases of projects, from design to commissioning and startup.
The role focuses on engineering automation design and execution to improve efficiency for Oatly-installed assets.
Engineering of automation design for factories. Focus on process automation, but could also include utility systems and building management systems.
Support process design work in CAPEX and innovation projects to ensure correct functionality. This includes both hands-on work and handling of supplier deliveries through design/FAT/SAT.
Drive solutions that are globally applicable and reusable as our automation standard.
Perform design work together with other functions, e.g., industrial IT, process design, sustainability, and quality.
Build relations with regional and site automation organizations in order to create a learning community for technical development.
But, you know. These are just the things we can think of right now! This might be the job today, but tomorrow brings more change, so being light on your feet and willing to embrace the unknown is a verrrrrry big help.
We are looking for a person with at least three years of experience in a similar role. In addition to being improvement-driven, you work independently in a structured way and have strong analytical skills. You are also a strong communicator who enjoys building and maintaining relationships.
Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Experience in automation programming (PLCs)
Experience in SCADA programming
Experience working with process automation projects
Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken
You are a passionate advocate for sustainability who strives to create societal shifts and drive the plant-based revolution.
You have problem-solving skills essential for identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
You are a self-starter who enjoys building from scratch and implementing sustainable processes, structures, and tools.
You are highly collaborative and understand that our success as a company depends on our ability to work together to find innovative solutions.
You are an entrepreneur at heart, with the know-how to create forward momentum and the stamina to relentlessly drive the process.
You are comfortable with ambiguity and chaos, energized by the challenge of building something lasting that benefits both the world and its people.
To be the perfect fit for Oatly, we believe you have a thirst for knowledge and are a result-driven person with high integrity. You thrive with a hands-on approach, even in times of rapid change. Your social competence allows you to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Finally, we hope that you share our values and have a great interest in carrying out our mission in order to make the world a little bit better.
Another bulleted list felt redundant, so we made this page talking about all the benefits we offer to sweeten the deal of working with us before you apply – if you're curious, check out this fancy page right here!
Phew! Well done if you’ve got this far. We’re glad we’ve still got your attention because we’ve got one last super important point to make.
As you can probably tell, we’re a norm-breaking company. For us, diversity and differences are an obvious asset. We know that amazing candidates can sometimes be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box, and that makes us really sad. So please trust your gut and pop in your application if it’s feeling right. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, let’s do this together! It will be fun!
Last day of application: 18th of June.
We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested, please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there. This will ensure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone!
Love Oatly XOXO
Oatly is a company built on the idea of change. We exist to make it easy for people to eat better and live healthier lives without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process. This is why we come to work every day. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, the Oatly brand is available in more than 20 countries across Europe, North America and Asia.
Visit oatly.com to learn more.
