WHY OATLY?

Across the world people’s consumption habits and diets are evolving to be more plant-based. Enter Oatly, the #1 oat based dairy alternative producer in the world with products spanning multiple categories.

We’re determined on being part of the discussion on the long-term future of the food and beverage industry. To keep this movement going, we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the Oatly flowing.

Our sole purpose as a company is to make it easy for people to turn what they eat and drink into personal moments of healthy joy without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process.

Sustainability, nutritional health, and trust are at the heart of what we do. We are building a culture that constantly upgrades each other so we can upgrade the planet. This is a company that shows great respect and a fearless approach to make positive change. Does this feel exciting? Well, this is where you come in.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

The purpose of the role as Automation Engineer, you will be driving the development and performance of the Automation portfolio.

Here’s the main elements of the role:

• Act as a Process Owner and secure the long-term development of the automation process
  
• Own and develop (short and long term) of Oatly process control system and Manufacturing
• Produce design specifications for software and hardware
  
• Manage change control within the automation system and MES, coordinating this with a global perspective in coordination with IT
  
• Drive the development of efficient solutions, meeting our quality standards, from design to commissioning and startup
  
• Arrange for design reviews, FAT, integration tests, and other audits connected to capex projects and improvement projects
  
• Participate in risk assessment and management within the automation area
• The role also includes troubleshooting and providing support
• Connect to and support the “Oatly Class” manufacturing system

But, you know. These are just the things we can think of right now! This might be the job today, but tomorrow brings more change, so being light on your feet and willing to embrace the unknown is a verrrrrry big help.

In this role, you will report to the Engineering Manager, and the position is based at the heart of Oatly, our factory in Landskrona.

This next section is for all the bullet point lovers out there...

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING TO THE TABLE

We are looking for you who have prior experience in leading automation projects within the food and beverage industry, acting within a central function in a global company. 

Other key competencies & experiences:

• Experience acting as a product owner internally, collaborating with IT/BizTech and other departments within the SCO, as well as managing external suppliers
• Experience managing both long- and short-term automation projects in an international setting, including budget responsibility
• Experience in process development and strong programming skills in automation systems
• Solid experience with network and field bus systems
• Senior expertise in PLC/SCADA/MES systems from different vendors
• Systems knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal
• A relevant education in Automation, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in troubleshooting and providing technical support as part of daily operations

WHO WE NEED YOU TO BE

We think your oatsomeness is built upon the following qualities:

• You are a passionate advocate for sustainability who strives to create societal shifts and drive the plant-based revolution
• You have problem-solving skills essential for identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• You are a self-starter who enjoys building from scratch and implementing sustainable processes, structures, and tools
• You are highly collaborative and understand that our success as a company depends on our ability to work together to find innovative solutions
• You are an entrepreneur at heart, with the know-how to create forward momentum and the stamina to relentlessly drive the process

To be the perfect fit for Oatly, we believe you have a thirst for knowledge and are a result-driven person with high integrity. You thrive with a hands-on approach, even in times of rapid change. Your social competence allows you to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Finally, we hope that you share our values and have a great interest to carry out our mission in order to make the world a little bit better. 

YOUR APPLICATION

Phew! Well done if you’ve got this far. We’re glad we’ve still got your attention because we’ve got one last super important point to make.

As you can probably tell, we’re a norm-breaking company. For us, diversity and differences are an obvious asset. We know that amazing candidates can sometimes be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box, and that makes us really sad. So please trust your gut and pop in your application if it’s feeling right. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, let’s do this together! It will be fun!

Last day of application: 16th of October.

We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested, please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there. This will ensure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone!

Love Oatly XOXO

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