Reliability Hardware Engineer

If you’re as passionate about humanity and innovation as we are then maybe we should meet.

Elekta Instrument AB is recruiting a Reliability Hardware Engineer to the Hardware Team. Elekta Instrument AB is strengthening our Engineering team developing our future radiation therapy devices. This position is located at Elekta’s head office in central of Stockholm, Sweden and will report to Head of Hardware.

Elekta’s recruitment initiative in Stockholm is part of our strategic direction to further invest in the innovation of tomorrow’s radiotherapy solutions, and we are now looking for highly talented and passionate people to drive this development forward with us.

At Elekta we are proud to say that we live by our values:


We work as one team: that means we’re looking for a team player – and the team is 4.200 strong. Of course, you won’t be interacting with all your colleagues, but you’ll be able to carry the ball within your group.
We do what we say: our customers need to trust you as much as they trust our solutions – there is no room for empty promises in cancer care.
We keep thinking forward: Elekta’s history and success has been built on people who turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions. We hope you’re this type of person.


The purpose of all the work we do at Elekta is to help clinicians improve patients’ lives.

What you’ll do at Elekta
As a Reliability Hardware Engineer, you will drive and be responsible for the reliability of the Hardware (electronics and mechanics) in our future radiation therapy devices. You will be contributing in all product lifecycles phases, on both system level down to technical details.
You will work closely with System engineers, Mechanical engineers, Electrical engineers, external suppliers and production to develop high quality medical products.
You will be part of an Agile and cross functional scrum team working according to SAFe in a global environment.

Your main Responsibilities


Responsible for the hardware reliability in our future radiotherapy device
Balance reliability verses production cost and Life Cycle Cost
Work closely with engineer to guide and review development work, from a quality and reliability point of view.
Calculate reliability on components, sub-system and system level and follow up data from the field.
Participate in reliability testing.
Participate in all phases of product creation and maintenance
Work with external development suppliers
Participate in risk assessments


You will have great possibilities to influence your own career and take more responsibilities.

The right stuff
To be a suitable candidate for this position we think you have


A master’s degree in Mechanics, Physics or similar
Strong analytical skill and considerable experience in reliability issues
10+ years of relevant product development work
Practical experiences from production and field issues
Experience of working in a regulated industry is meriting
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken 


What you’ll bring with you
Besides living by our values, your positive and open-minded attitude will be success factors in this position. To fit well with your responsibilities and with the team, we see that you are a reliable team-player with a profound analytical ability and system understanding to solve technical problems. You constantly strive to learn more and be part of a group that helps each other to succeed and have fun at work.

Sound interesting?
Apply now by clicking the “Apply” link. Please note that we do not accept applications via e-mail. We will read applications continuously so please send us your application today! Last day to apply is 2021-02-28. Submit your CV and cover letter in English.

Elekta is proud to be the leading innovator of equipment and software used to improve, prolong and save the lives of people with cancer and brain disorders. Our advanced, effective solutions are created in collaboration with customers, and more than 6,000 hospitals worldwide rely on Elekta technology. Our treatment solutions and oncology informatics portfolios are designed to enhance the delivery of radiation therapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, and to drive cost efficiency in clinical workflows. Elekta employs 4,200 people around the world. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Elekta is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm. www.elekta.com