Production Support Technician - Automation

Aimpoint AB is the company that invented and developed the red dot sight, for which we are today the world-leading provider. Aimpoint sights are used in the civilian hunting and shooting markets, as well as by police and military forces. The company has over 570 employees and a turnover of approximately 2,3 billion SEK. Sales in the United States are managed through our American subsidiary, Aimpoint Inc.

Our headquarters are located in Malmö, with production facilities in Malmö and Gällivare.

Aimpoint is part of the Sandberg Development group. For more information about the company, please visit www.aimpoint.com/se

Production Support Technician - Automation

Do you enjoy troubleshooting complex automation systems and solving technical challenges in a fast-paced production environment? At Aimpoint, you'll work with highly automated manufacturing equipment, advanced robotics, machine vision systems and modern production technology in an environment where continuous improvements and technical development are encouraged.

We are looking for a Production Support Technician - Automation to join our Production Support team. In this role, you will be responsible for keeping our automated production lines running efficiently through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. Working with robots, vision systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and advanced manufacturing technologies, you will play a vital role in supporting Aimpoint's continued growth and operational excellence.

As our production capacity expands, you will also participate in the installation, commissioning, and optimization of new automated production lines and equipment.

This position is permanently assigned to the night shift and includes an additional night shift allowance.

In this role, you will:

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in automated production equipment.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.

Analyze recurring issues, identify root causes, and implement long-term improvements.

Support production with expertise in automation, robotics, electrical systems, and machine troubleshooting.

Participate in the installation, commissioning, and optimization of new production lines and equipment.

Document maintenance activities and improvement actions in the maintenance management system (Idus).

Repair, adjust, and optimize tools and production equipment.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production and maintenance.

Support training and knowledge sharing related to new equipment, processes, and working methods.

Required Qualifications

Technical education within Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance, or equivalent experience.

Experience working with automated production equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Strong hands-on experience in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical and automated production equipment.

Familiarity with maintenance systems and technical documentation.

Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

It is considered a strong advantage if you also have experience with:

ABB robots and robotic production equipment.

Cognex vision systems and machine vision technology.

Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal.

Pneumatic systems and industrial automation components.

Reading and troubleshooting electrical schematics.

LEAN manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Root cause analysis and systematic problem-solving methodologies.

To succeed in this role, you are analytical, solution-oriented and comfortable taking ownership of technical challenges independently. You enjoy working hands-on in a production environment and thrive when solving problems that have a direct impact on production performance.

You see problems as challenges and work proactively to prevent production disruptions.

You will join a skilled Production Support team working closely with Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Production Operations.

The salary range for this position is SEK 38 000-45 000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Why Aimpoint?

We are driven by our core values: Performance, Innovation, and Commitment! - and we believe you are too!

Just like us, you enjoy having fun at work and find interaction with others both challenging and rewarding. Collaboration with colleagues and customers is a natural part of the job.

You can apply quickly and easily through our career page.

Questions about the role?

Feel free to contact P&C Sr Recruiting Specialist, Sofie Selind, at: sofie.selind@aimpoint.com

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Learn more about us and how we handle your personal data on our website.

Important Information

At Aimpoint security is a key factor and due to this, we perform a background check on all positions within the company before employment.