Innovation Engineer: Automotive Prototyping & IoT

HARTING Technology Group; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation (EMEA)

Flexibility (EMEA)

Great colleagues (EMEA)

Health management (EMEA)

Pension scheme (EMEA)

Job summary

HARTING Technology Group is seeking an Innovation Engineer for its Innovation Hub in Göteborg, Sweden. You will lead early-phase projects from concept to prototype, collaborating across disciplines and shaping technology around IoT, AI, and automotive systems.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork, international environments, and responsible project execution with Lean Start-up, design thinking, and SCAMPER methods.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD/BSc (or equivalent) with relevant experience in mechanical, electrical, industrial economics, or similar.
• Proven experience in product development and early-phase innovation.
• Project management experience (sub-projects in large companies acceptable).
• Ideally automotive background, but highway, industrial automation or energy systems also valuable.
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, and drive innovation projects from business case to prototype (TRL 5-6).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including universities and research institutes.
• Communicate ideas effectively through images, texts, and logical flows.
• Transition projects to product development for industrialization and market launch.
• Work transparently and inclusively, sharing information and engaging teams.

Skills

Innovation management

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MSc/PhD/BSc in engineering/science

Tools

CAD

3D printing

Simulations/analysis

Job description

HARTING Technology Group is seeking an Innovation Engineer for its Innovation Hub in Göteborg, Sweden. You will lead early-phase projects from concept to prototype, collaborating across disciplines and shaping technology around IoT, AI, and automotive systems.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork, international environments, and responsible project execution with Lean Start-up, design thinking, and SCAMPER methods.