PLC & SCADA Training for Gothenburg Professionals
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Gothenburg Professionals
Live online sessions from Gothenburg, Sweden | In-person available in Milton Keynes, UK
Industrial Automation in Gothenburg
Gothenburg is Sweden's industrial powerhouse and Scandinavia's largest port city. Volvo Cars and Volvo Group are both headquartered here, operating highly automated production plants at Torslanda and Lundby. SKF, the world's leading bearing manufacturer, and numerous automotive suppliers complete the industrial picture. Gothenburg's combination of automotive, maritime, and process industry makes it one of the most important cities for automation skills in the Nordics. EDWartens provides CPD accredited online PLC training from our UK centre.
Key Industries in Gothenburg
Major Employers
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Mölndal · Kungsbacka · Borås · Kungälv · Torslanda · Högsbo
The Automation Landscape in Gothenburg
Gothenburg is Scandinavia's industrial capital, dominated by the Volvo empire. Volvo Cars' Torslanda plant is one of the world's most advanced vehicle assembly facilities, using over 1,200 robots in its body shop with ABB and Siemens PLC coordination. Volvo Group (trucks, buses, marine engines) operates multiple Gothenburg plants with heavy automation. SKF, the world's largest bearing manufacturer, runs its Gothenburg factory with PLC-controlled precision grinding and heat treatment. AstraZeneca's Mölndal biologics production facility uses GMP-compliant batch automation. SAAB's Lindholmen office develops defence electronics and autonomous vehicle systems.
Did You Know?
SKF's Gothenburg factory produces over 1 million precision bearings per week, with PLC-controlled grinding machines achieving surface-finish tolerances of 0.1 micrometres — smoother than a mirror, which is essential for bearing longevity in high-speed applications.
Career Outlook in Gothenburg
Gothenburg automation engineers earn €46,000–€62,000, with Volvo and SKF offering top compensation. The city's dual Volvo presence (Cars and Group) creates an unusually deep automotive automation talent market with career progression across vehicle types. A UK CPD-accredited qualification is well-suited to Gothenburg's English-speaking engineering environment and complements the Chalmers University of Technology graduate pool.
Real Automation Projects in Gothenburg
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Gothenburg.
Volvo Cars Torslanda EX90 body shop with 1,200+ ABB robots and Siemens S7-1500 PLC-controlled weld scheduling
SKF Gothenburg bearing grinding line with PLC-controlled adaptive feed and in-process roundness measurement
Volvo Group Lundby truck engine assembly with PLC-coordinated torque-monitoring and automated oil-fill systems
AstraZeneca Mölndal biologics production with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix batch automation and GMP compliance
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Gothenburg Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: 100% Live Online — join from Gothenburg
- Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
- Certificate: CPD Accredited
AI Module
AI in Industrial Automation
- AI & Machine Learning for Automation
- Computer Vision for Quality Inspection
- Predictive Maintenance with AI
- CPD Accredited Certification
What You'll Learn in the Professional Module
A comprehensive 5-day intensive programme with online recorded sessions covering everything from PLC fundamentals to advanced SCADA systems — designed to make you job-ready.
Day 1–2: PLC Fundamentals
- •Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 hardware
- •TIA Portal software setup & navigation
- •Ladder Logic & Function Block programming
- •Digital & analog I/O configuration
Day 3: Advanced PLC Programming
- •Structured Text (ST) programming
- •Timer, counter & comparator functions
- •Data handling & memory management
- •Program debugging & testing
Day 4: SCADA & HMI Systems
- •WinCC SCADA configuration
- •HMI screen design & navigation
- •Alarm management & trending
- •Data logging & historical reports
Day 5: Networking & Projects
- •PROFINET & PROFIBUS protocols
- •Ethernet/IP communication
- •PLC-to-PLC data exchange
- •Network troubleshooting techniques
Online: Simulation & Assessment
- •FactoryIO 3D simulation
- •Real-world automation scenarios
- •Conveyor, sorting & batch processes
- •Final capstone project & assessment
Career & Certification
- •CPD Accredited certificate
- •CV building & LinkedIn optimisation
- •Interview preparation & mock interviews
- •Direct introductions to hiring employers
Automation Opportunities in Gothenburg
The industrial automation sector in Gothenburgis growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
€40k – €85k
Average automation engineer salary range in Sweden
Career Roles Available in Gothenburg
Gothenburg Industry Demand
The Automotive (Volvo), Bearing Manufacturing (SKF), Maritime & Port sectors in Gothenburg are actively investing in automation. Companies like Volvo Cars, Volvo Group, SKF regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Average salaries for automation engineers in Sweden range from €40,000 to €75,000, with senior roles commanding €80,000+.
The UK faces a shortage of over 20,000 automation engineers, making this one of the fastest routes to employment after training.
Technologies Covered
Why Train Now?
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. Join from Gothenburg — no travel required.
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Why EDWartens
Why Gothenburg Engineers Choose EDWartens
CPD Accredited
Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by UK and European employers.
Hands-on Labs
Real Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems, and FactoryIO simulation.
Career Support
Dedicated placement team connecting graduates with employers like Volvo Cars and Volvo Group.
Online Access
Join live online sessions from Gothenburg. In-person training available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre.
Online Training Available from Gothenburg
Join our live sessions from Gothenburg, Sweden. All course materials, lab simulations via FactoryIO, and instructor interaction are available online. In-person training is also available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre for those who prefer hands-on equipment access.
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Training from Sweden — How It Works
Joining from Gothenburgis simple. Here's the step-by-step process for international students.
Enquire & Book
Enquire & book your spot online
Get Materials
Receive course materials and software access
Join Live Sessions
Join live online sessions from Gothenburg (Mon–Fri, UK time)
Hands-on Projects
Complete hands-on projects with instructor guidance
Get Certified
Receive CPD certificate and career support
Payment: in GBP via bank transfer or card (approx €2,499)
Frequently Asked Questions
PLC Training in Gothenburg — FAQs
Can I take PLC training from Gothenburg?
Yes — EDWartens provides live online PLC and SCADA courses accessible from Gothenburg. Our training covers Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley platforms, both used extensively across Gothenburg's automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. In-person training at our Milton Keynes centre is available via direct flights from Göteborg Landvetter Airport.
What makes Gothenburg unique for automation careers?
Gothenburg is unique in hosting both Volvo Cars and Volvo Group (trucks/buses), plus SKF (bearings), AstraZeneca (pharma), and SAAB (defence) — all within a single city. This concentration of world-class manufacturers creates unmatched career diversity for automation engineers in Scandinavia.
What are automation salaries in Gothenburg?
Gothenburg automation engineers earn €46,000–€62,000, competitive with Stockholm but with lower living costs. Swedish benefits — 5 weeks' vacation, generous pension, parental leave — significantly increase total compensation. Volvo, SKF, and AstraZeneca offer the most attractive packages.
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