Chief Automation Engineer

We are seeking a Chief Automation Engineer in our Head Quarters in Hedehusene, Denmark, to join the Sustainable Melting Team.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference!

Your future team

You will be part of our Sustainable Melting Team and work from our International Engineering offices in Hedehusene, Denmark.

The team delivers industrialised Melting plants to ROCKWOOL factories trough out the World and technical solutions to our factories stretching from upgrades and repairs to complete melting plants in new-build factories.

What you will be doing:

You will travel up to 80 days per year, primarily within Europe. On longer journeys, you will typically be accompanied by several colleagues.

What you bring

You work systematically, carefully coordinating all tasks and partners to make the most of your time to solve the problem at hand.

Your colleagues will come to know you as disciplined and focused and as someone who enjoys the collaboration as much as the independency that comes with this job.

Moreover, we expect you to:

Experience within electrical design for high power applications for e.g. heavy industries is an advantage

What we offer

You will be part of an absolute key Group function and work with the newest melting technologies in ROCKWOOL to achieve the Group sustainability goals. You will be able to put your fingerprint on some of the core processes and projects worldwide as you work for the Group and support your colleagues in the subsidiaries.

You will have an international career, meeting different cultures and colleagues from around the world, while challenged every day in the engineering state of the art technology. Your colleagues are professional and experienced experts in their fields. This job will continuously develop your professional and personal skills.

Ready to apply?

Kindly apply with your CV and motivational letter. If you want to know more, please contact Section Manager Jakob Nørgaard +45 41 50 87 63. Please submit your application in English via the below link before 8 April 2024.

Who we are

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. 

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.