Automation Engineer at Gleco in Åstorp

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Would you like to work in a technically diverse role where you can combine programming, automation, and problem-solving on exciting projects around the world? Are you an Automation Engineer who thrives on variety, development, and the opportunity to work with everything from robotic solutions to complete automation systems? Then this might be the right next step for you. At Gleco, we are now seeking an experienced Automation Engineer who wants to be part of a competent and tight-knit team where people help each other, develop together, and work with great technical breadth. What the role entails! At Gleco, you will have the opportunity to work in a varied role where no two days are the same. You will become part of an experienced team consisting of five Automation Engineers who together work with everything from special machines and robotic solutions to advanced automation projects across several different industries. The team is characterized by collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a down-to-earth culture where people help each other, develop together, and at the same time drive their own projects forward. In the role, you work in different project teams where you collaborate closely with project managers, electrical engineers, electricians, and other automation engineers throughout the entire project process – from idea and programming to commissioning at the customer site. The close collaboration between departments creates a dynamic day-to-day where solutions are found together and projects are driven forward. You will work with, among other things: Project work from idea to commissioning Development of automation solutions and PLC programming HMI and SCADA Programming and integration of robot and vision systems Optimization and further development of existing systems Commissioning and support at the customer site Close collaboration in project teams with several different areas of expertise Thanks to the great variety of projects, you will have continuous opportunities to broaden your technical skills and be challenged with new technologies and solutions. At Gleco, you are also offered a workplace with short decision-making paths, high technical competence, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit where ideas and initiatives are appreciated. Work is mainly based in Åstorp, but travel and commissioning at customer sites occur as a natural and developmental part of the role. Do you recognize yourself? You are a person who is driven by technology, problem-solving, and development. You enjoy the variety of working with different types of projects and appreciate an environment where you can take responsibility, think creatively, and contribute your own ideas. To thrive at Gleco, we believe you are unpretentious, collaboration-oriented, and enjoy sharing knowledge with others. At the same time, you are self-reliant and confident in driving your own projects forward. You also appreciate working in an organization where decision-making paths are short and where solutions are built together that actually make a difference at the customer site. To succeed in the role, you should bring this with you! Good technical understanding and experience working project-based Experience in PLC programming Good experience with Siemens and Mitsubishi Knowledge of HMI and SCADA Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting Driver's license (category B) Swedish and English fluent in speech and writing About Gleco Gleco is a specialized technology company in electrical and industrial automation based in Åstorp. The company helps manufacturing industry increase efficiency in their production through smart automation solutions – from machines, lines, robot cells, and control systems to service, maintenance, and further development of existing systems. The operations are built on close dialogue with the customer, with focus on understanding the need and delivering solutions that work in practice. The combination of technical expertise and operational presence means that Gleco often becomes a long-term partner to its customers, rather than a single supplier. The company currently has around 20 employees, generates approximately 50 million in revenue, and is characterized by a strong entrepreneurial drive, short decision-making paths, and a culture where technology and business go hand in hand. Gleco is part of the industrial group Opima, which acquires and develops companies within manufacturing, maintenance, and automation in the Nordic region. The group consists of independent companies with specialized expertise in their respective fields. Through collaboration between the companies, we can offer both individual services and customized complete solutions. Read more about Gleco here Read more about Opima here Apply for the role today! You are warmly welcome to upload your CV, or alternatively your LinkedIn URL before the application deadline of 31/6 2026. Selection is ongoing, so do not delay your application as the position may be filled earlier. We do not accept cover letters. Instead, selected relevant candidates will receive a questionnaire with the same questions to ensure equal opportunities. In this recruitment, Gleco is collaborating with ROI Rekrytering. For questions, contact recruitment consultant Lina Friberg at [email protected].

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Åstorp

Address

Vallbogatan 1

GPS

56.138784431219, 12.953425762776copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

0732331190

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Published

8. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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