Automation Engineer

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Join the Konecranes Port Services team, a global one-stop service partner fuelled by extensive equipment expertise. Our comprehensive services begin with equipment maintenance and expand alongside the evolution of our customers' terminals. Remote services are a strategic focus area for growth, and a pivotal component of this initiative is our Automation Service Level (SLA) business. Under our Service Level Agreement contracts, customers benefit from defined operational KPIs with guaranteed response and resolution times. Our automation solutions, ranging from operator-assisting features to fully autonomous equipment, aim to enhance crane safety, intelligence, and efficiency. We leverage cutting-edge technology, including the latest sensors, positioning systems, lidars, and camera technologies, to develop best-in-class solutions for our customers.

We are currently seeking an Automation Engineer (SLA) to join our team and contribute to the maintenance of this critical aspect of our state-of-the-art applications. In this role, you will actively engage in solving customer automation issues, implementing improvements, and participating in new crane commissioning.

Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Being a named contact person for a few customers related to their Service Level Agreements and automation software issues
• Analyzing log files for troubleshooting purposes.
• Participating in the commissioning phase of our automated equipment delivery projects before the equipment comes to an SLA agreement.
• Belonging to a core team that runs our technical support hotline and ensures that our customers receive high quality automation support
• Developing and testing software used in Konecranes products, including positioning and PLC programs for individual products.

Why join us? 

A chance to work at the forefront of container handling automation services.

Growth opportunities within an expanding automation & SLA business.

We foster a high team spirit and maintain strong relationships with our customers. While addressing challenges, you can always rely on the support of our team of highly dedicated professionals, including other developers, engineers, contractors, and on-site personnel.

Location: This is a full-time permanent position located in Hyvinkää or Espoo, Finland. We embrace a hybrid working culture.

We offer our employees:

• a flexible work environment tailored to your life situation, including a broadband benefit
• competitive compensation package
• comprehensive occupational healthcare
• ePassi wellbeing benefit
• insurance fund
• free gyms in our offices in Hyvinkää and Espoo
• possibility to rent Konecranes cottages
• possibility to participate in Employee Share Savings Plan
• multiple sports and leisure activities through Koneen Kerho ry (www.koke.fi), such as sports, networking and cooking classes, depending on your personal preferences

What we expect from you:

We are looking for an individual with experience and knowledge in PLC programming, as well as the parametrization of Ethernet-based devices and sensors. If your passion lies in problem-solving, and you are willing to engage directly with customers, we want to hear from you.

To succeed in this position, you should have:

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrics, computer engineering or similar.
• Good communication skills and customer service attitude
• Basic understanding of PLC programming (S7 and Tiaportal).
• Basic understanding of Ethernet-based device communication.
• Basic understanding of electrical drawings.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and cultures.
• Systematic problem-solving skills.
• A positive attitude toward learning and development.
• Fluent English skills.
• Willingness to communicate directly with customers
• Flexibility to travel Globally

Interested? 

If you feel curious to know more, please submit your application by 15th of March, at latest via Apply -link below. We appreciate early applications, as we will start screening applicants and invite them to interview already during the application period. 

Have questions? Please contact Olli-Pekka Nieminen, Remote Services Manager via olli-pekka.nieminen (at) konecranes.com or Daria Zhuravleva, Global TA specialist, daria.zhuravleva (at) konecranes.com.

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Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

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