Paint Automation Engineer
Take ownership of robotics and paint automation in a highly automated production environment where you can improve safety, quality, and flow every day.
About the Company
At Avaron, you get the security of permanent employment combined with the variety of working at different customers. We place specialists across everything from tech, IT and industry to project management and business support – and whatever the assignment, you have a consultant manager who is there for you and your development.
About the Role
You will step into a production environment where paint automation is central to safety, quality, and output. In this role, you work close to daily operations while helping develop more advanced and efficient automated processes across the factory.
You become a key technical expert within paint automation, combining hands-on support with long-term improvement work. Together with colleagues in production, maintenance, and engineering, you will strengthen automation capability, solve complex issues, and support both ongoing optimization and future industrialization initiatives. This is a strong opportunity for you if you enjoy combining operational responsibility with development work in a highly automated industrial setting.
Job Description
- You provide daily operational support within paint automation and help keep production stable, safe, and efficient.
- You take ownership of automation-related activities in your area and contribute to broader automation initiatives across the factory.
- You drive and participate in cross-functional problem-solving when automation disturbances affect production flow.
- You monitor line performance and ensure root cause analysis is carried out for automation-related issues.
- You support production in prioritization and help secure an efficient flow in the line.
- You specify, manage, and implement changes to existing paint automation equipment and programs.
- You support the implementation of new and modified automation solutions, including concept studies and industrialization projects.
- You drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, and productivity within the paint automation area.
- You ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and internal requirements for automation cells.
- You contribute to line balancing, flow optimization, and knowledge sharing, and you may also coordinate smaller activities or teams when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of automated production systems and industrial automation.
- Experience from manufacturing environments.
- Experience in robot programming and automation systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot automation, process, and mechanical issues in complex environments.
- Experience optimizing paint processes, including coverage, thickness, efficiency, and surface quality.
- Ability to identify and resolve paint quality issues such as orange peel, runs, overspray, and uneven thickness.
- Good understanding of safety standards for automated systems and paint environments.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic production setting.
- Fluency in English.
Nice to have
- Experience from highly automated production and paint processes.
- Practical experience from automated paint shops, especially wet paint applications in serial production.
- Experience with ABB IRB 5500 paint robots.
- Knowledge of multi-layer paint processes such as primer and topcoat.
- Understanding of high-pressure 2K paint systems.
- Experience with paint equipment such as spray guns, pumps, dosing systems, and flushing systems.
- Experience working in ATEX-classified environments.
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems and components.
- Swedish language skills.
What We Offer
- Permanent employment at Avaron AB
- Occupational pension
- Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year
Application
Selections are made on an ongoing basis – apply as soon as you can.
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Om Avaron AB
Avaron förser företag i hela Sverige med tekniska konsulter och specialister. Vi fokuserar på IT, mjukvaruutveckling, teknik, projektledning och andra tekniska domäner. Grundat 2018 av en mjukvaruingenjör som tröttnade på bemanningsföretag som inte förstod rollerna de rekryterade till.