Design Engineer - Electric Motors

Maandag Nordic; Jönköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on projects

Career growth

Global team

Job summary

Maandag Nordic is looking for a Design Engineer to join a multidisciplinary R&D team in Sweden. You will work on electromechanical system development and contribute to future product platforms, balancing hands‑on engineering with technical coordination across mechanics, mechatronics, electronics and verification.

The role may include technical leadership responsibilities depending on experience, with opportunities to influence development methodologies and roadmaps within an international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Experience across mechanical or mechatronic product development and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and specify electromechanical systems and components.
• Design and evaluate electric motors and gearbox solutions.
• Lead technical investigations and pre-studies.
• Coordinate activities across software, electronics, sourcing, quality and manufacturing.
• Plan and perform verification and validation activities.

Skills

Electromechanical design

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Mechatronics

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FMEA

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

We are looking for a Design Engineer with experience in electric motor systems to join an R&D environment within an international technology company developing advanced electromechanical products.

You will become part of a multidisciplinary engineering team working with mechanics, mechatronics, electronics and verification. The team is involved throughout the complete product lifecycle, from early technology investigations and feasibility studies to product development, verification and continuous product improvements.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of future product platforms, combining hands‑on engineering with technical coordination across several disciplines. Depending on your previous experience, the assignment may also include technical leadership responsibilities.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Development and specification of electromechanical systems and components
• Design and evaluation of electric motor and gearbox solutions
• Leading technical investigations, concept evaluations and pre-studies
• Coordinating technical activities across software, electronics, sourcing, quality and manufacturing
• Planning and carrying out verification and validation activities
• Driving continuous improvements in development methodologies, processes and engineering tools
• Supporting technology roadmaps and future motor platform strategies

Job requirements

To succeed in this role, we believe you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a similar technical field, together with at least three years of relevant industrial experience. You have previous experience within mechanical or mechatronic product development and are comfortable working in an environment where several engineering disciplines need to come together around a complete product. Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are required.

Experience within one or several of the following areas is considered highly valuable:

• Design and development of electric motors
• Gearboxes and transmission systems
• Electromechanical system architecture
• Verification and validation of electromechanical products
• Technical leadership or project coordination
• Product development within consumer products, robotics, automotive or similar industries

About you

You are a curious and driven engineer with a genuine interest in technology and product development. You enjoy taking ownership of technical challenges and working in a structured way while collaborating closely with colleagues from different engineering disciplines. You are comfortable sharing your knowledge, contributing with new ideas and taking an active role in improving both products and ways of working.

About the company

Why Maandag Nordic? With us, you’ll get the chance to really put your ideas into action. We offer a work environment where you can grow and learn through hands‑on experience - trying things out, making mistakes, and improving.

For more than 35 years, Maandag® has been at the forefront of empowering people and organisations. We not only help professionals get jobs, but also connect them with a future that matches their values, desires and ambitions. Because when people are truly in the right place, they can develop themselves, fulfil their dreams and go to work with fresh energy every day. The energy and power released in the process is a catalyst for growth for companies. We started in the Netherlands, but now we also help professionals and organisations in Belgium, Poland, Dubai and Sweden. Our extensive knowledge of different markets, coupled with our wide network, enables us to make perfect matches quickly.