Want to be part of creating new energy? Interested in a sustainable future?
The Switch is an agile product supplier that provides special electric machines and high-power converters to system integrators (SIs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). We are on a mission to electrify the world with game-changing green technologies. Our products accelerate the switch toward net zero emissions in marine, wind and industrial applications. We want to grow together with customers who find our innovative technologies and optimized products key to their success. Today, we have delivered nearly 24 GW of megawatt-class environmental energy technology throughout the world. To read more, visit: www.theswitch.com

Automation Engineer, Application Software for Power Electronics
We are strengthening our power electronics product line team, as we are creating a new generation of game-changing low voltage megawatt-class frequency converters. Our typical drive product is multi megawatt DC-distribution with several applications for the marine industry. We flavor the products with our game-changing protection concept. Our marine products are used on 150+ vessels with more than 4 GW installed power in total. Read more about what you would be working with here!
We are looking for a curious, technology-driven, and problem-solving person to join our team in either Vaasa or Lappeenranta. Your main task will be PLC software development and automation design of our 690 V AC power conversion and DC distribution systems, but the scope of the task can be modified according to your level of expertise and knowledge. Although experience is of great advantage in the role, we also consider applications from enthusiastic newly graduates!
Your responsibilities

PLC software development
Participating in our product development and delivery projects
Creating documentation for delivery projects
Technical customer support, commissioning, and site support
Supporting test activities related to the product and delivery projects
Co-operating with relevant stakeholders

What we expect from you

BSc or MSc in electrical or automation engineering
Basic knowledge of PLC programming
Basic knowledge of automation and/or frequency converters
Good teamwork and communication skills in written and spoken English
Problem solving capabilities

What we see as beneficial

Work experience in similar task
That you are motivated by learning and solving technical problems
Experience of marine applications
Experience of cyber security
Experience of low-voltage megawatt-class converter products

We offer you diverse, challenging, and innovative work in the dynamic world of renewable energy and marine. We also offer a flexible work environment with the opportunity to grow and make your ideas and become reality.
We are the forerunners of new energy - and to excel at that, we take good care of our employees. To read more about the benefits of being one of us, visit: https://theswitch.com/careers/

Ready to switch on? Please apply by June 23, 2024, but we are flexible in task start. For more information, please contact Christoffer Westman, Manager, Application Software, Tel. +358 40 8080 339.