Senior Automation Engineer

Our client

NACOS Marine is a globally integrated group of companies at the forefront of maritime automation, navigation, and control systems. Building on decades of expertise and a heritage of trusted solutions, NACOS Marine continues to pioneer technologies that set the standard for safer, smarter, and more efficient ship operations worldwide.

With over 500 employees worldwide and a strong presence in Denmark through NACOS Lyngsø Marine A/S, the company combines decades of experience with renewed investment and strategic focus.

Based in Hørsholm and employing approximately 80 specialists, NACOS Lyngsø Marine plays a central role in developing future-ready solutions for safer and smarter ship operations.

To support our R&D journey, we are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer. This role comes at a time when Lyngsø's strong heritage in ship automation is being combined with NACOS Marine's focus on delivering modern, integrated solutions for the maritime industry.

The role

As our new Senior Automation Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement automation solutions within the NACOS Automation portfolio. The role spans from R&D activities and close collaboration with engine manufacturers on new engine projects, to hands-on support and troubleshooting on vessels in operation, including longstanding systems that have been in service for decades. You will ensure that automation solutions integrate seamlessly with large marine engines and power management systems while remaining reliable and future-ready.

Your tasks will range from developing new automation platforms to troubleshooting and making adjustments on vessels in operation, while also contributing to international projects, including newbuild activities.

A significant part of the role encompasses both new development and the long-term support of existing systems, where maintenance will remain essential for years to come. You will work with advanced PLC programming, system integration, and test activities, from building environments and writing specifications to executing validation to ensuring our solutions deliver reliable performance and meet international type approval standards.

You will be part of our Automation R&D team in Hørsholm and work closely with colleagues across NACOS Marine's international setup. Collaboration will be key – both internally with Product Management, Navigation R&D, Service, and Field Engineering, and externally with engine manufacturers, shipyards, classification societies, and customers worldwide – to deliver automation systems that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and long-term reliability at sea.

The vision is to ensure the NACOS Automation product portfolio is:

• Most attractive automation solution amongst competitors, concerning features and cost
• That the portfolio has the best-in-class product offering, usability, and reliability
• That the portfolio is maintainable and expandable concerning technologies and architecture
• That the development organization has a clear understanding of deliverables and priorities

The Senior Automation Engineer will report to Thomas Junker, Senior Manager, Hørsholm, Automation R&D.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop maritime automation solutions for various applications, such as Engine Control and Power Management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Implement and maintain automation frameworks and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation systems.
• Optimize existing automation processes to enhance performance and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in automation engineering.
• Good at written and oral English

Soft skills:

• Act as a trustworthy, pragmatic, and quality-minded
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Support collaboration and finding solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills

Hard skills:

• Strong technical background, such as a Bachelor's or master's in engineering or similar technical education
• Solid knowledge of engines, fuel systems, emission control, and ship operations is an advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation engineering, including understanding control loops, regulation, and calculations
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and low-level programming
• Experience with automation frameworks (IEC standards, Jenkins, Ansible, etc.); knowledge of DevOps practices and cloud tools (Azure) is an advantage
• Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI) design and understanding of user interaction in automation systems
• Familiarity with maritime/class certification and type approval processes is considered an advantage
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate across international teams

Why join

At NACOS Marine, we believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support one another's growth, and co-creation is the foundation of our innovation. We dare to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic, honest and strongly believe you can accomplish much more by being your true self. We do not always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for.

We have a fantastic team, and we are excited about our work and its impact on building sustainable societies.

How to come into consideration

For more information, please contact Partner Anne Borgen at or by phone at , or Partner Christian Rolin by email at or by phone