Test rig design engineer

Are you passionate about developing future products? Join us at Husqvarna Construction as a Test rig design engineer and be part of our innovative team!

About the position

As a Test rig design engineer you will be responsible for design and development of new rigs that are needed to support the R&D and Test & Verification organization. Your work will provide essential data and knowledge for key product decisions and compliance. The rigs must be safe to operate and produce reliable results, adhering to relevant directives. Your role also includes proactive maintenance, rig preparation before test cycles, and continuous improvements to meet evolving needs.

Our rigs are used for a wide range of product and prototype testing, from smaller electronic components to large rigs for mechanical strength test for some our biggest machines. You likely have a background in mechatronics engineering or relevant machine design experience. You enjoy creating and assembling the rigs you design, and you are skilled in various machining operations, both mechanical and electrical.

Key responsibilities

• Assess needs and requirements and work with a set based approach together with stakeholders to determine the best solution.
• Manage all test rigs and fixtures, including workshop machines, and develop a plan and budget for future improvements with input from the test department
• Supervise the workshop machinery area of the lab, ensuring safe handling and operations, training of users, and performing necessary maintenance.
• Systematically review issues and claims and improve rigs and test methods accordingly.
• Participate in methodology development activities as needed.
• Assess potential automation possibilities to enhance efficiency and quality, including usage of AI where applicable.
• Prepare and run tests in frequent usage rigs to validate your designs and identify improvements areas firsthand. You are the expert in how rigs are operated!

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an individual with an engineering education in mechatronics, electronics, or mechanical engineering, with a focus on machine design. You should have a solid understanding of the Machine Directive and compliance requirements. Manual machining skills, including lathe, milling, and welding, are desirable. Strong social skills and clear communication are essential. Sustainability is important to us, so we value a mindset where such improvements are always in focus.

To succeed in this role, you must like to take initiative, plan and drive your work forward. Great technical curiosity is important as well as practical abilities.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. or equivalent experience in relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Your application

Does this sound interesting, don't hesitate to apply as soon as possible, we apply ongoing selection. We do not accept applications via e-mail due to GDPR regulations.

Applications are accepted in either English or Swedish.

For more information about the position please contact Hiring Manager Alexandra Bernhill, Director Equipment Test & Verification [email protected]

For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition partner – Katarina Karlsson at [email protected]

What happens after your application?

When the last application day has passed, we will review your application to see how well your profile matches the requirements for the position. If we see you as one of our potential candidates, we will contact you for an interview. In connection with this, you will receive information about the set-up for the interview as well as other steps in the process such as additional interviews, tests, reference taking and introduction. If you do not proceed with the process, you will be informed of this at the latest when we have filled the position.

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