Automation / Controls Engineer

About Us: Founded on the grounds of innovation – iXceed Solutions is an ISO certified, leader in Talent and Digital recruitment solutions, serving Fortune 100 companies globally. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Automation / Controls Engineer to support our client's manufacturing operations in Uppsala, Sweden. You will work hands-on with the site's industrial automation and OT environment, supporting PLC, SCADA and HMI systems across process and production areas. The role combines automation engineering, commissioning, troubleshooting and continuous improvement in a regulated GMP manufacturing environment. 🚀 Automation / Controls Engineer 📍 Location: Uppsala, Sweden — Onsite ⏳ Duration: 12 months, with potential extension 💼 Engagement: Fixed-Term / FTE 🔧 What You'll Do

• Configure, test and maintain PLC, SCADA and HMI systems for process equipment, utilities and packaging lines.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC logic, including Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Work with Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000 or equivalent PLC platforms.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning and start-up.
• Participate in FAT/SAT and execute IQ/OQ validation activities.
• Troubleshoot control faults, alarms, interlocks and automation issues directly on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance teams, system integrators and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain reliable OT data and connectivity, including OPC UA, Modbus, historians and SCADA/MES interfaces.
• Support automation-related deviation investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain OT systems, backups, software versions and user access in accordance with site procedures.
• Contribute to GMP/GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11 and OT cybersecurity compliance.
• Support equipment upgrades and help identify automation hardware/software obsolescence.

🎯 What We're Looking For Must Have:

• 5+ years of experience in Automation / Controls Engineering.
• Strong hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Allen-Bradley or equivalent.
• Experience with SCADA / HMI systems.
• Experience in industrial/process/manufacturing automation.
• Hands-on experience with commissioning and equipment start-up.
• Good understanding of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Uppsala, Sweden.

Nice to Have:

• Pharmaceutical / biotech / medical-device manufacturing experience.
• GMP / GAMP 5 environment.
• FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ experience.
• OPC UA / Modbus / historian / MES integration.
• OT cybersecurity / IEC 62443.
• Experience with IIoT or industrial data platforms.

🌟 Why This Opportunity? Join a technically challenging manufacturing automation project where you'll work directly with production-critical OT systems, modern PLC/SCADA technologies, commissioning activities and regulated manufacturing processes. Key Technologies: PLC | Siemens TIA Portal | Rockwell | SCADA | HMI | OPC UA | Modbus | MES | GMP | GAMP 5 | FAT/SAT | IQ/OQ