Workshop Planner & Technical Support ECM 4 (m/f/d) Sweden

Akiem; Borlänge kommun; On-site; SEK 489,929 - 707,675; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Dynamic international work environment

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Job summary

Akiem is seeking an experienced ECM IV Workshop Manager & Technical Support in Sweden, responsible for operational workshop management and technical support.

This role ensures compliance with ECM IV requirements, manages work plans, and coordinates maintenance activities across locations. Candidates should have a technical degree and relevant experience in heavy maintenance, specifically railway vehicles.

The position offers flexible working hours, a dynamic international environment, and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Completed a technical degree, ideally in mechatronics, railway engineering, or a comparable field.
• Several years of professional experience in heavy maintenance, ideally of railway vehicles.
• In-depth knowledge of ECM requirements in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/779.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ECM IV requirements and regulations.
• Coordinate workshop capacities and resources for maintenance.
• Manage work plans, maintenance processes, and technical documentation.

Skills

Technical knowledge in mechatronics

Experience in heavy maintenance

Knowledge of ECM requirements

Experience in workshop control

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team spirit

Good English skills

Education

Technical degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

To strengthen our team in Sweden, we are looking for a dedicated and experienced ECM IV Workshop Manager & Technical Support (m/f/d) who will be responsible for operational workshop management, work planning, technical support, and accompanying quality assurance at our locations in Hallsberg and Borlänge. In this role, you will ensure the efficient, timely, and regulatory-compliant execution of all locomotive maintenance activities and serve as the central point of contact between the workshop, engineering, materials management, the ECM organization, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• You ensure compliance with all ECM IV requirements in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/779, as well as relevant safety, quality, and occupational regulations
• You coordinate workshop capacities, resources, and processes to ensure all maintenance activities are carried out on schedule
• You manage work plans, maintenance processes, and technical documentation
• You provide technical support to the workshop with fault analyses and complex technical issues.
• You coordinate with OEMs, external service providers, and internal departments to ensure efficient maintenance processes
• You ensure material availability in close cooperation with purchasing, warehouse, and scheduling, and support make-or-buy decisions
• You take responsibility for accompanying quality assurance by monitoring defined quality standards and supporting deviation analyses and corrective actions
• You participate in audits, ECM certifications, process reviews, and help ensure audit-proof documentation
• You actively drive the continuous optimization of workshop, maintenance, and quality processes to increase efficiency, availability, and operational safety

Your Profile

• You have successfully completed a technical degree, ideally in mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, railway engineering, or a comparable field; an additional qualification as a technician or master craftsman is an advantage
• You have several years of professional experience in heavy maintenance, ideally of railway vehicles
• You have in-depth knowledge of ECM requirements in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/779
• You have experience in work preparation, workshop control, and technical maintenance processes
• You have solid knowledge of maintenance strategies (preventive / corrective)
• You demonstrate a strong awareness of quality, safety, and responsibility
• You work in a structured, solution-oriented, and independent manner, while also showing assertiveness and clear, confident communication
• You have very good English skills; additional European language skills are an advantage
• Your team spirit, resilience, and a strong hands-on mentality complete your profile

Your Benefits At Akiem

• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• A lived corporate culture with team spirit and openness
• A dynamic, international work environment with flat hierarchies
• The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and actively participate in the company’s development
• A motivated team with strong cohesion and mutual support
• Opportunities for personal and professional development in a future-oriented company
• Diverse career opportunities through continuous growth
• Modern offices and a pleasant working atmosphere