Automation & Electrical Engineer

Kongsberg Maritime is seeking a skilled and experienced Automation & Electrical engineer to join our Control, Power & Auxiliary systems team within the Thruster systems business unit. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining advanced electrical systems. By collaborating closely with internal colleagues and interacting with external customers, classification societies, and suppliers, you will contribute to enhancing our system solutions. Your expertise will ensure optimal performance and reliability for the thruster steering and control system.

Join us now and be part of creating solutions that enable a more sustainable future for our oceans. ResponsibilitiesCreate, maintain and develop control system design and documentationDevelop, test and troubleshoot PLC systemsIntegrate hardware and software components to create cohesive solutionsConduct thorough testing and verification to ensure performance and safety requirements are met.

Support customers and internal stakeholdersSupport and take lead in complex problem solvingQualificationsA minimum of bachelor’s degree in the field of Electrical, Software or Automation engineeringExperience in development, design and maintenance of electrical and automation systemsExperience in CoDesys and PLC programmingExperience with configuration of variable speed drivesExperience with fieldbus and industrial ethernet communication protocols i. e.

CanOpen and ProfinetExperience in EPlan or other Ecad tool is considered as an advantagePrevious experience in maritime business is considered as an advantageStrong communication skills in English are requiredYou are able toWork independently and collaborate well with othersCombine practical and analytical skills to work with both hardware and software. Be solution oriented, take initiative, plan, drive results, and assume responsibilityFoster cooperation, share knowledge, and support team goalsThink multidisciplinary and consider the bigger pictureWhat We Can OfferWith us, you will be offered an opportunity for professional development in an international environment.

You will work in an inspiring and safe work environment and the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future. We offer flexible working hours, competitive salary and benefit packages including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes. Work locationKongsberg Maritimes location in Ulsteinvik or Ålesund, Norway or Rauma, Finland. The candidate must be available to work onsite in Ulsteinvik during specific project phases and periods. This role requires some travel. For more information, please contact: Hege Toftesund, Manager – Control, Power & Auxiliary systems, +47 412 09 770,Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans.

Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries. Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers. KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group.

Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results. Protechting people and planet