Do you have a strong interest and experience in automation, and want to join the only engine factory in Norway?

For our Engineering team we have an exciting opportunity as Senior Development Engineer Electro, Automation, - & Controls available. Bergen Engines builds medium-speed reciprocating engines for marine and land-based applications. Our engines can be found operating in some of the most demanding and hostile environments on Earth, both on land and at sea. Bergen Engines represents one of Norway’s most important industries with a key role in the transition to net zero carbon footprint. Pioneering reciprocating engine technology, we work to deliver clean, safe, and competitive power and propulsion solutions for our customers worldwide. The international company headquartered in Bergen, was formerly part of the Rolls-Royce group from November 1999 until acquired by the British engineering and industrial group, Langley Holdings plc with effect 1st January 2022. Bergen Engines is a part of the Power Solutions Division of Langley Holdings plc but operates as a stand-alone company with its own branding.

To strengthen our development department for Electro, Automation and Controls, we are looking for candidates with a strong interest in and experience in automation. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of engine automation solutions with a wide scope from sensors and actuators on engine, wiring harness and junction boxes, IO, controllers, software and documentation.

 

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Define control and safety functions, from simple threshold functions and single loop feedback control, to more advanced controllers, such as multi-variable controllers, MPC and reinforcement learning controllers.
•  Development and maintenance of standard software
• Based on fundamental understanding of physical principles, and results from own simulation, drive component selection, sizing and verification (through simulation, and tests when required)
• Documentation package including wiring diagrams, layouts, flow charts, alarm lists, test procedure and user instructions
• The opportunity to follow our products from the development stage until complete commissioning
• Some travel activity

 

Your Qualifications:

•  Master’s degree in Automation/Electrical/Electronic/Cybernetics Engineering or equivalent
  (Relevant practical experience may compensate for lack of formal education)
•  A strong understanding of physical, thermodynamical, - and mechanical principles combined with an understanding of automation
•  Experience with reciprocating engines or similar thermal machinery
•  Experience with simulations and modelling (MATLAB)
•  Experience with programming of PLC and digital controllers
•  Knowledge regarding Linux, Python, networks, and data bases is beneficial
• Fluent in English, preferably also in Norwegian
• Good English writing skills

 

Your Soft Skills:

• Selfgoing but also a teamplayer
• Excellent communication skills in interaction with both colleagues and customers
• Ability to operate under pressure and deliver toward deadlines

 

What you get in Bergen Engines:

• An exciting position in a company that focuses on technology and development
• To be a part of a dedicated international team with a common goal to develop a greener future
• Good work and life balance, through flexible work hours eg.
• Discounts with different companies and cottage to rent in Kvamskogen
• Free parking right by the office
• Responsibility and trust in a good work environment
• Good opportunities for development in an international environment
• Competitive salary according to qualifications and a common bonus system
• Good pension and insurance schemes
• An active welfare-club with multiple company sport departments

 

Work location will be the engine factory at Hordvikneset, approx. 20 km north of Bergen city center. This position reports to Manager Electro, Automation & Control –Ole Jørund Bullgård (mobile +47 47613237, e-mail ole.bullgard@bergenengines.com ). Please direct any questions you may have to him.
If you find this position suitable, please send us your CV and application via the application link. Final deadline to apply is 19.01.2025.