Nuclear Services Programmer/Site Lead

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Search by Keyword Search by Location Show More Options * * * Brand All Country/Region All Location All Language All [Clear](https://jobs.atsautomation.com/job/Gothenburg-Nuclear-Services-ProgrammerSite-Lead/1441073433/) Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: [Apply now »](https://jobs.atsautomation.com/talentcommunity/apply/1441073433/?locale=en_US) ATS Company: Industrial Automation Requisition ID: 17766 Location: Gothenburg, SE Malmoe, Skåne, SE, 213 76 Date: Oct 23, 2026 # Nuclear Services Programmer/Site Lead **ATS** is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. **ATS** uses its extensive knowledge base and global capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation products and value-added services, including pre-automation and after-sales services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, food & beverage, transportation, consumer products, and energy. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and China. Join _**ATS Industrial Automation**_ team _**Västerås, Sweeden**_ and support the innovative nuclear technologies that set us apart. As part of our Nuclear Services team, you will work directly with local customers and global ATS experts to deploy, maintain, and optimize proprietary tooling and automation solutions that enable the safe and reliable operation of nuclear facilities. ## Role Overview Our Nuclear Services team lives at the intersection of advanced engineering, real world problem solving, and some of the most complex environments in industry. We don’t just design tooling and hand it off—we follow it through its entire lifecycle, from early development to on site execution inside operating nuclear facilities, and then back again to make it better the next time around. As a **Nuclear Services Programmer**, you will be the **Site Lead** in **Västerås, Sweden**, ensuring successful delivery of nuclear services projects. The position requires occasional travel to ATS manufacturing facilities in North America to support project activities and collaborate with key stakeholders. You will work closely with the customer and ATS engineering teams to support the design, installation, commissioning, startup, validation, and ongoing operation of our customer's Automation System. You will act as the primary local ATS technical representative, providing customer-facing support, and delivering hands-on controls and automation expertise. You will coordinate cross-functional teams in completing warranty and service work, including upgrades and modifications, in alignment with direction from the Capex team, while taking responsibility for controls software development, troubleshooting, commissioning support, customer communications, and coordination of technical support activities throughout the lifecycle of the automation system. ## **Specific Responsibilities** **Customer Interface & Technical Leadership** • Serve as the primary ATS technical contact for the customer site and be a regular presence on site. • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional communication and responsiveness. • Represent ATS in customer meetings and technical discussions. Support resolution of customer concerns by coordinating with ATS engineering, service, and project teams. • Escalate technical issues and coordinate additional ATS resources when required. • Provide regular updates to ATS and customer stakeholders regarding system performance, risks, and issues. • Act as the local liaison between the customer and ATS engineering teams in North America and Europe. Support local Swedish personnel and facilitate effective communication between customer operations and ATS subject matter experts. • Support customer training and knowledge transfer activities. **PLC & Robot Programming Support** • Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC control systems. • Support integration with ABB 800xA systems and plant automation infrastructure. • Support integration between PLCs, robots, HMIs, SCADA systems, vision systems, warehouse automation, and AMR systems. • Perform software validation, testing, and implementation activities. • Maintain software backups, change records, and configuration control documentation. • Support automation system upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, and optimization activities. • Execute commissioning, startup, SAT, and production support activities. • Troubleshoot automation system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. • Identify technical risks and contribute to project decision-making. • Establish and manage a software change request process to maintain code alignment across repeat cells and programs, ensure software revisions remain current, and support implementation of updates. • Performing other duties as assigned. **Documentation & Reporting** • Generate clear technical reports, troubleshooting records, commissioning reports, and issue logs. • Document software modifications, operational improvements, and corrective actions. • Maintain accurate turnover and communication records between ATS and customer teams. • Support compliance documentation and quality records required for nuclear projects. ## Qualifications **Education** • Post-secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related education.