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With your technical expertise and passion for creating reliable production solutions, you could be our next Automation Engineer in Thyregod.\nMeet your future team\nYou will become part of the Project Engineering team in Thyregod, working closely with colleagues across engineering, production, maintenance, and external suppliers. The team is responsible for developing, implementing, and maturing production technologies that support efficient, stable, and safe manufacturing operations.\nAs our automation specialist, you will play a central role in automation-related projects and production development initiatives. You will work in an environment characterized by collaboration, knowledge sharing, mutual respect, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.\nWhat we offer\nIn this role, you will have the opportunity to influence both new projects and the continuous development of our production facilities. You will apply your technical expertise while collaborating with colleagues from different disciplines and helping to bring innovative solutions into operation.\nMore specifically your tasks will be to:\nAct as the automation specialist in engineering projects and production development activities.\nProvide technical guidance and support to automation technicians, maintenance teams, and project stakeholders.\nVerify and approve machinery and equipment according to applicable requirements and specifications.\nSupport the commissioning, qualification, and maturation of new technologies and production equipment.\nDevelop, review, and optimize automation solutions, including programmable logic controller programming and robotic applications.\nParticipate in Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests to ensure successful implementation.\nContribute to initiatives involving industrial connectivity, manufacturing information technology systems, cloud-based solutions, servers, and standardized machine control concepts where relevant.\nDrive continuous improvements that enhance productivity, quality, safety, and operational stability.\nWhat you will bring\nYou combine strong technical capabilities with a practical and structured approach to problem-solving. You enjoy working across disciplines and are motivated by transforming technical requirements into dependable production solutions.\nMoreover, we expect that you:\nHold a degree in engineering, automation, electronics, or another relevant technical discipline, or possess equivalent technical qualifications.\nHave around 5-10 years of experience within industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing technology.\nBring solid experience in programmable logic controller programming, preferably with Siemens TIA Portal.\nHave experience with robotics; knowledge of KUKA and/or Fanuc is considered an advantage.\nHave participated in commissioning activities, Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and equipment qualification processes.\nHave experience with or interest in industrial connectivity, manufacturing information technology, cloud technologies, servers, and machine control standards.\nCommunicate effectively in both Danish and English.\nEnjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders and building strong working relationships across functions.\nThe position includes limited domestic and international travel, typically up to 20 days annually. Travel will primarily be within Europe.\nReady to apply?\nLearn more about the VELUX Group online at www.velux.com where you can read more about working at our company and what to expect from our recruitment process.\nWe look forward to receiving your application and CV as soon as possible. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis until we have found the right match.\nAll enquiries will be treated confidentially.\nAbout VELUX\nIn the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the roof window category, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof to transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.\nThe VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we can create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees, and the planet through our foundations. With production companies and sales operations across the world, our products are widely available, and we are committed to creating better living environments through daylight and fresh air.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAt VELUX, we believe in fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, develop, and perform at their best. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking.\nWe recruit, hire, develop, and promote people based on skills, qualifications, and potential. 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