Product Engineer - Protection & Control, Powertech

Do you want to work with critical infrastructure and help ensure stable operation in tomorrow’s energy grid?

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Hans Følsgaard is looking for a skilled and curious Product Engineer to join our Sprecher team in Ry. You will become part of a strong professional environment working with some of the most critical components in power supply – where quality, responsibility, and collaboration are key.

You will play an important role in the design and implementation of protection and control solutions, working closely with technology, customers, and real-world applications – including commissioning on-site.

About Hans Følsgaard A/S

Hans Følsgaard A/S is a global technology company rooted in engineering, with a clear ambition to support the green transition through intelligent and reliable solutions. Since 1922, we have delivered specialized technical expertise to industry, and our team of 120+ employees operates across Denmark, Norway, Germany, India, and China.

Collaboration, responsibility, and integrity are core values. We work in flat structures, think long-term, and value curiosity, professionalism, and initiative.

Learn more: www.folsgaard.com

Your role

You will work with the design, implementation, and commissioning of protection and control systems for substations and grid solutions, while contributing to high technical quality and continuous development.

Your main responsibilities include:

Design and engineering of protection and control systems
Selection, parameterization, and testing of protection relays
Participation in FAT/SAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Technical sparring with customers, colleagues, and partners
Contributing to standardization, documentation, and knowledge sharing

Your tasks

You will work with:

Configuration of protection and control relays (distance, overcurrent, differential, etc.)
Integration with substation control and SCADA systems
Implementation of IT and network requirements in installations
Testing and commissioning, including measurements and use of tools such as Omicron
Preparation of technical documentation and handover to operations

It is an advantage if you have:

Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, EasyRedmine or similar)
Interest in or knowledge of IT networks, fiber, and cybersecurity (NIS2)

Who are you?

You have a strong electrical engineering background and experience with protection and control systems, and you are motivated by working on solutions that make a real difference for critical infrastructure.

We expect that you:

Hold a degree in electrical engineering (engineer, marine engineer, electrical installer, or similar)
Have experience with protection, control, and SCADA – preferably within transmission or distribution grids
Have worked with systems such as Sprecher Automation (Sprecon E/C, SCADA V460) or similar
Are familiar with standards such as IEC 61850
Have experience with testing tools such as Omicron
Are used to working with electrical diagrams, documentation, and projects

As a person, you:

Work in a structured way and take ownership of your deliverables
Are curious and eager to develop your skills
Communicate clearly, even on technical topics
Thrive working both independently and as part of a team
Have a practical, hands-on approach and understanding of on-site work

Why Hans Følsgaard?

At Følsgaard, you will join a company with strong technical competencies and an informal culture where we support each other and take responsibility.

As a Product Engineer, you will have:

The opportunity to work with complex and critical infrastructure solutions
A highly specialized professional environment
Close collaboration with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
Influence on solutions, standards, and team development
A role that combines engineering and hands-on work

We offer:

An exciting role with great influence and flexibility
A workplace with strong values and focus on collaboration
Opportunities for professional and personal development
A chance to shape processes and create value for customers and partners
An inspiring office in Ry with great facilities and engaged colleagues

Location: Ry
Travel: Approx. 10–15 days per year
Start date: After August 1 – we are ready when you are

Interested?

If you are motivated by working with critical infrastructure and ensuring stable operation in the future energy grid, we would love to hear from you.

Send your application and CV as soon as possible. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and hire when we find the right candidate.

For questions, please contact HR Manager Louise Buur at +45 21 20 44 67.