Prototyping Technician

Do you want to make a difference in a dynamic organization where you get to build relationships with people from all over the world? Are you a curious, creative, yet structured person that is passionate about helping millions of people to simplify their everyday life? If yes, then this might be an opportunity just for you!
An exciting and challenging opportunity awaits you who want to contribute with your expertise, energy and creativity as we are looking for a Prototyping Technician to our R&D Innovation Enabler Centre (INEC) adjacent to our plant in Mölnlycke.
At INEC we are a fundamental support in iterative early development, contributing to successful launches. As a Prototyping Technician you will work in a creative yet practical environment, enabling the making of prototype products. You are key in all stages of Product Development, from the small-scale initial testing to leading test runs of big series of products that can be intended for consumer tests or even pilot launches.
Our culture is focused on collaboration, innovation, well-being and care, development and commitment. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
About the role
As a Prototyping Technician, you will use all your curiosity, creativity and structure to create and produce the prototypes that are requested in the test briefs. You will operate the test prototyping rigs and keep a well-functioning order and structure in our facilities. You will participate and lead test runs, rebuild and run the rigs. You are open for new technologies to enable innovations, and you will constantly build more knowledge and explore opportunities by initial testing of e.g. new and altered materials, embossing, printing etc. You are comfortable in maintaining order and structure.
What you will do
You will operate our rigs and support our warehouse activities. You will also secure that our equipment and connected areas are maintained according to LEAN 5-S.
Create prototypes to illustrate and evaluation of product ideas and solutions.
Identify most suitable method to produce test products and prototypes to fulfill the requirements of the internal customer.
Operate machines according to test briefs
Secure that test products and prototypes are produced according to specification, with the desired quality and within the time and cost frame.
Government of activities connected to 5-S
Participate in configuring test rigs
Support warehouse activities
Act as Safety Coordinator
Secure documentation
Create working instructions and train personnel for assigned working operations.
Initiate and drive/participate in continuous improvement work within the field of prototyping
Work according to procedures and instructions in the Quality system and in the Working environment plan
Uphold good knowledge about product areas and technologies

Who You Are
You are passionate about people, different techniques and about providing excellent support towards your colleagues and the business. To be successful in this role you need to be a communicative team-player who operates with a positive and pragmatic can-do attitude. You need to be eager to learn about technologies within our field.
You have:
Technical background
5 + years of experience from similar industry
Excellent English and Swedish, written and spoken
Truck driving license is beneficial

Application
Interested? If you are up for the challenge and think this sounds like you, apply today! Kindly note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via mail. Please use the link to apply via our career site.
As we will be making ongoing selections, interviews might start before the application deadline. We may conduct background checks in the final stages of the recruitment process to verify your qualifications and fit for the role
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and caring Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health & Safety | Social Responsibility | Innovation