Senior Automation Engineer
Join Our Team: Seeking a talented Senior Automation Engineer
The European energy system is in the midst of a green transition, where battery energy storage systems will play a central role, and they (or we) need you to accomplish this!
Capture Energy, founded in 2023 and with 10 employees currently, aims to be a market leader in the Nordics in providing battery energy storage systems for energy flexibility services in the coming years, a market that is expected to have very high growth.
As a tiny company today, we are able to operate very differently compared to the larger players on the market, which gives us a great competitive position. We are dedicated to bringing good energy to our the settings where we operate: from our customers, partners and other collaborators to our employees.
About The Role
In this role, you will be a key person within automation, digitalization and cyber security. You will have ownership of the architecture, development, and implementation of the software for the control system for our battery energy storage systems, as well as other systems we will introduce later. You will also participate in the commissioning of our battery systems, and take part in setting up requirements for the hardware we will us.
You will report to the CTO of the company, Henrik Lundgren. He has a PhD in Chemical Engineering/Lithium-ion Batteries with extensive experience in battery development both in the automotive industry and the stationary energy storage industry. Henrik bikes to work all seasons of the year and enjoys food and hiking in his free time.
Work assignments
- Programming of control, PLC, and HMI/Scada
- System, network configuration and Cyber Security
- Communication within automation systems and other industrial systems
- Testing, commissioning, and plant follow-up
- Integration of third-party services into control system
- Studies, technical specifications, planning, and cost assessments
- Occasional work travel to other Nordic countries
Key Responsibilities
- Design BESS control system
- System documentation
- System integration
- System commissioning
Skills and Qualifications
If you are to thrive and succeed as a Senior Automation Engineer at Capture Energy, you should like to work in a start-up environment that is highly dynamic with lots of opportunities to learn and challenge yourself. Being one of the first people to join the company, you will participate in defining the processes of how we work. As we are building up a team to drive our development, having good collaboration skills will be a success factor. Personal integrity and the ability to work independently and proactively will also be important to solving the tasks we face.
By building automation systems for our battery energy storage systems, you will need to build up knowledge in both automation and electrical engineering.
Having experience in industrial networks, including cyber security thereof is of high value for this role, as well as having experience in setting up cloud databases and cloud analysis platforms.
We would like to see that you have an engineering degree in automation/electronics or equivalent. If you have relevant experience from projects in the energy industry, or battery industry this is a plus. Experience in building software at Beckhoff PLC is highly desired.
It is important to us that we find employees with different backgrounds, interests, and talents to help us to build dynamic teams able to deal with the exciting challenges ahead.
You must have good written and oral communication skills in English. Proficiency in other Nordic languages is a plus.
We are looking for you with a minimum experience of 5 years in engineering, other relevant experience can compensate for this! Submit an application or get in touch with questions.
Why Join Us?
As a part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We are committed to supporting our employees, offering opportunities for training and progression to those who show dedication and enthusiasm in their roles. Our team is our most valuable asset, and we strive to ensure each member feels valued, supported, and inspired.
We offer
- A very inspiring workplace with a big focus on the people that will help us fulfill our vision
- Competitive salary
- Maximized wellness contribution
- Pension and health insurance
Application Process
If you believe you have the responsibility, independence, and drive we are looking for, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We look forward to hearing from you and possibly welcoming you to our team.
About the company
Capture Energy, established in 2023, aims to be a major player in large-scale battery energy storage systems for flexibility services. We distinguish ourselves by providing turnkey solutions with short delivery times.
Visit our website for more information: www.captureenergy.eu
- Avdelning
- Product & Technology
- Role
- Developer
- Locations
- Stockholm
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Stockholm
Work place and culture
We bring good energy!
Capture Energy is a Nordic-based company with offices in Gothenburg, Stockholm, Fredrikstad, Luleå, and Odense. Our team consists of experienced professionals from renewable energy and flexibility services backgrounds.
Our distributed Nordic team meet in person at least once every quarter at different locations. Some of us enjoy group morning runs before the meetings. We value mutual support and seek individuals who are humble, positive, and can turn challenges into opportunities.
While we are a distributed team with a big part of our work being done through digital platforms, we value on-site collaboration and we expect you to be in our offices during the majority of your working time.
About Capture Energy
We are Capture Energy, an energy storage solutions company dedicated to bringing good energy to our customers. Our impact goes beyond megawatts; it drives progress and powers our customers’ businesses.
Specialising in delivering end-to-end energy storage solutions, we enable forward-thinking customers to seize opportunities in the flexibility market rapidly, safely, and sustainably.
We emphasise on building lasting relationships with our customers, service partners and aggregators by offering best-in-class service. Our insights into the flexibility market and the advantages of energy storage solutions are shared freely, ensuring informed decisions and successful outcomes.
Our Nordic team of tech-savvy business professionals and business-minded engineers is here to guide you seamlessly from initial planning to revenue generation – one megawatt at a time.
Senior Automation Engineer
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