Automation Engineer

Our aim is to help our customers with all water treatment solutions throughout their entire life cycle. We are a leading international developer and supplier of water and wastewater treatment technologies for power plants and industry part of the French Saur Group which operates in 140 countries worldwide. We design sell and implement innovative water treatment solutions and services in close cooperation with international partners and our customers.

Summary

The Automation Engineer designs develops and optimizes control and automation systems for water and wastewater treatment with a focus on PLC SCADA and digital technologies. The role involves coordinating electrical instrumentation and automation activities providing technical support and contributing across the full project lifecyclefrom concept and tender to commissioning and ongoing support. Working with multidisciplinary teams the engineer ensures safe efficient and sustainable operations through automation and digitalization while maintaining a forward-thinking approach and commitment to continuous improvement and environmental responsibility.

Design & Automation Systems Development

• Design program and test PLC SCADA and HMI systems for water and wastewater treatment applications.

• Develop control logic process sequences and human-machine interfaces using industrial automation platforms.

• Ensure systems are scalable modular (standardize blocks) and aligned with digital transformation and sustainability goals.

Integration & Implementation

• Collaborate with process mechanical and electrical teams to integrate automation with plant operations.

• Contribute to P&IDs process control philosophy control narratives I/O lists and technical specifications.

• Lead/support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and commissioning activities.

Digitalization & Smart Water Solutions

• Integrate IoT devices edge computing and remote monitoring tools to enable smart operations and predictive maintenance.

• Support implementation of digital twins and data analytics tools for operational optimization.

• Ensure data integrity and real-time system performance through robust connectivity and automation infrastructure.

Compliance Safety & Cybersecurity

• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g. ISO ISA).

• Implement OT cybersecurity best practices to protect critical infrastructure.

• Conduct risk assessments and support process safety requirements.

Support Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Provide technical support and training to internal teams and customers.

• Develop and maintain documentation (manuals backups troubleshooting guides).

• Serve as a technical reference for automation and control systems during and after projects.

• Performs other duties of similar nature and level as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Automation Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years experience in automation engineering ideally in water wastewater chemical or process industries.

• Strong PLC/SCADA programming skills and knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus OPC UA).

• Knowledge of process instrumentation motor control and system integration.

• Familiarity with digitalization concepts (digital twins remote monitoring data-driven optimization).

• Awareness of OT cybersecurity and relevant safety standards.

• Fluent English required; advanced Finnish preferred.

• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills in international multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us

You will work on meaningful realworld water and wastewater treatment projects with a strong sustainability and digitalization impact. You will be part of an international engineering environment that values technical ownership innovation safety and collaboration. Your work will directly contribute to smart water solutions operational efficiency and longterm environmental performance.

In addition we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including annual bonus wellness benefit private healthcare and statutory allowances alongside opportunities for professional growth and skill development in an international engineering environment that supports longterm career progression.

Flootech is an equal opportunity employer. We invest in diversity ensure equity and a sense of belonging in our inclusive culture. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment bias or discrimination towards applicants and employees.

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