Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Automation

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Stockholm, SWE
In-Office
Senior level
Industrial
The Role
Leads electrical engineering across automation projects, designing control cabinets, schematics, wiring, documentation, component specifications, safety systems, and EMC-compliant solutions. Responsibilities include electrical calculations, CE marking, commissioning, troubleshooting, design reviews, quality assurance, project coordination, and collaboration with mechanical, process, and software teams. The role also supports product development, production, aftermarket activities, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

Based in Flemingsberg, Sweden, you will join Alfa Laval’s Automation Development team, which develops advanced control systems and IoT solutions for Alfa Laval’s core products. As an Electrical Engineer, you will lead the electrical discipline across multiple projects, designing and testing safe, reliable and cost-efficient automation systems throughout the product lifecycle.

 

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex electrical designs while collaborating with colleagues across countries and disciplines. You will combine hands-on engineering with design leadership, contributing to everything from customer requirements and electrical calculations to commissioning, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Design electrical systems and automation control cabinets for machine applications.
  • Create electrical schematics, cabinet layouts, wiring diagrams, electrical documentation and technical reports.
  • Cross-competence collaboration with mechanical, process and software engineers to ensure that the electrical design works seamlessly with the machine control system.
  • Develop and maintain thorough product documentation in PDM system to support high volume production, sales and aftermarket support, helpdesk & claims handling.
  • Select and dimension components such as PLC, HMI, power supplies, motor starters, contactors, relays, frequency drives, cables and safety components.
  • Ensure that electrical solutions meet applicable standards, regulations and customer requirements related to marine and land-based (mainly in EU) installations.
  • Perform safety calculations using SISTEMA, ensuring our systems meet the highest functional safety standards.
  • Conduct EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) analysis and design, ensuring our products meet regulatory requirements and operate reliably in industrial environments. You will address EMC challenges from the early design phase through component selection, best practice and measuring.
  • Estimate design hours and coordinate electrical design activities within projects.
  • Participate in design reviews and quality assurance processes.
  • Support start-up, commissioning and troubleshooting, both remotely and on-site.
  • Collaborate across sites, contribute to product development and support the development of less experienced engineers.

 

Who are you

We are looking for a driven person who enjoys combining complex technical problem-solving with hands-on engineering using modern technologies and tools. You are a proactive and engaged person who takes ownership and is motivated by creating optimized products, continuously striving to improve products and processes. You may have developed a deeper interest in a specific field related to machinery design, such as safety design, CE-marking or CAD expert. Your drive, curiosity, and willingness to collaborate help you turn challenges into practical solutions and contribute positively to the team’s success.


What you know

We believe our ideal candidate has the following experience and knowledge:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or an equivalent field.
  • Extensive experience designing electrical systems for industrial automation cabinets.
  • Advanced experience with EPLAN P8 or a similar electrical design tool.
  • Knowledge of SISTEMA for safety calculations and functional safety standards.
  • Solid understanding of EMC principles and practical experience with EMC testing and mitigation.
  • Experience with heat calculations and thermal management for electrical cabinets.
  • Strong knowledge of EN 60204-1, CE-marking of machines and electrical safety requirements.
  • Experience with CE-marking process for machinery and related standards.
  • Practical hands-on experience from commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.

 

It is an advantage if you have:

  • Experience with marine approvals, verification and related documentation.
  • Experience with project management.

 

For more information, please contact

Morgan Bengtsson, Electrical & Compliance Manager at [email protected] or Raquel Herndon, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]

 

For union information, please contact   

Axel Schäring, Akademikerna, [email protected]   

Anders Jansson, Unionen, [email protected]

 

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications.

We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

Please send your application no later than October 11th, 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!

 

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 Flemingsberg or have an established presence in the area.

 

Our commitment to integrity
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, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

 

As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the pre‑employment process.


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Skills Required

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or an equivalent field
  • Extensive experience designing electrical systems for industrial automation cabinets
  • Advanced experience with EPLAN P8 or a similar electrical design tool
  • Knowledge of SISTEMA for safety calculations and functional safety standards
  • Solid understanding of EMC principles and practical experience with EMC testing and mitigation
  • Experience with heat calculations and thermal management for electrical cabinets
  • Strong knowledge of EN 60204-1, CE marking of machines, and electrical safety requirements
  • Experience with CE marking processes for machinery and related standards
  • Practical hands-on experience with commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Experience with marine approvals, verification, and related documentation
  • Experience with project management

Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.

  • Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.

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The Company
HQ: Lund
13,646 Employees
Year Founded: 1883

What We Do

Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy

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