Automation Engineer (SLA)

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

Join the Konecranes Port Services team, a global one-stop service partner fuelled by extensive equipment expertise. Our comprehensive services begin with equipment maintenance and expand alongside the evolution of our customers' terminals. Remote services are a strategic focus area for growth, and a pivotal component of this initiative is our Automation Service Level (SLA) business. Under our Service Level Agreement contracts, customers benefit from defined operational KPIs with guaranteed response and resolution times. Our automation solutions, ranging from operator-assisting features to fully autonomous equipment, aim to enhance crane safety, intelligence, and efficiency. We leverage cutting-edge technology, including the latest sensors, positioning systems, lidars, and camera technologies, to develop best-in-class solutions for our customers.

We are currently seeking an Automation Engineer (SLA) to join our team and contribute to the maintenance of this critical aspect of our automation applications.

This role could be based in any Konecranes locations in Finland , or in Düsseldorf, Germany . The position requires some business travel.

Your Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will actively engage in solving customer automation issues, implementing improvements, and participating in new crane commissioning. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Konecranes Gottwald automated stacking cranes (ASC’s) in Rotterdam and Antwerp.
• Troubleshooting and fixing Konecranes products, including positioning and PLC programs for individual products.
• Analyzing log files for troubleshooting purposes.
• Participating in the commissioning phase of our automated equipment delivery projects and occasional on-site troubleshooting visits.
• Participating in 24/7 stand-by shifts about 1 week once per month, or as per the team’s need.

Qualifications

What you should bring:

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Automation or Electrics
• 3+ years of work experience in automation engineering, including troubleshooting
• Good understanding of PLC programming (S7)
• Good understanding on Drives and Inverter technologies, especially Siemens Simamics
• Basic understanding of Ethernet-based device communication
• Basic understanding of electrical drawings
• Curiosity to learn new technologies and work across different cultures
• Systematic problem-solving skills
• Continuous learning and development mindset
• Fluent English skills
• Confidence and motivation to communicate directly with customers
• Driver’s licence is considered a benefit

Additional Information

What we offer you:

• A chance to work at the forefront of container handling automation.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the most modern technology in autonomous equipment.
• Growth opportunities within an expanding automation & SLA business.
• We foster a high team spirit and maintain strong relationships with our customers. While addressing challenges, you can always rely on the support of our team of highly dedicated professionals, including other developers, engineers, contractors, and on-site personnel.

Interested?

If this role sparked your interest, please submit your application with CV in English via the “Apply” link below by 2nd August 2026at latest.

Have questions?Please contact Daria Zhuravleva, Global Talent Acquisition specialist via [email protected]

Please note that we are not able to offer relocation support for this role.

Konecranes moves what matters . We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.