Product Lifecycle Engineer

Location: Älmhult, se

Job Description

We are looking for two 12-month temporary Product Life Cycle Engineer (PLE) to Range Area Kitchen & Bathroom

In Core Business Range (IKEA of Sweden), we are gearing up for the future, new opportunities and challenges, making us better together. We have decided that we will focus, simplify and concentrate going forward by “putting the product in the centre” with a full focus on our core assignments – product development.

Our business is about developing products, it’s at the centre of everything that we do - our daily job. We are looking for you who are very familiar with working with the IKEA range, passionate about Home Furnishings and people’s life at home, to solve real needs in people’s homes.

At Range Area Kitchen & Bathroom, we develop affordable, high-quality kitchen and bathroom products and solutions that meet the needs and dreams of the many people. We are a diverse team with a broad range of competencies and perspectives, united by a strong belief in collaboration, togetherness, and people-focused leadership. By working across functions and businesses, we create complete solutions that make everyday life at home better. 

About the role 

As Product Lifecycle Engineer (PLE) you will be responsible to support the engineering team with administration, documentation and verification activities. You will help to secure that product information is up-to-date and according to IKEA documentation guidelines and standards.

As PLE you will: 

• Be responsible to perform moderate changes on product documentation including technical requirements, compliance marking, and packaging solutions. 

• Support our highly efficient engineering team, in running range operations 

• Support in verification and validation activities, for example assemble and test furniture

• Secure that technical product information is up-to-date and according to IKEA documentation guidelines and standards

• Be responsible to both find and act on gaps in product documentation

• Take a big responsibility for the legal compliance marking of the products 

• Participate in projects for product updates 

Qualifications 

About You 

To succeed in this role we see that you have an engineering background. You have a passion for technical administration, legal compliance and product documentation. Your knowledge in 3D drawings and SolidWorks as well as IT tools for product information will be considered as an added advantage.

We see that you are a committed and self-driven person with a strong will to influence and make a difference. You work in a structured way with analytical skills and to take the lead in planning and executing of your own work as well as in your contacts with internal and external stakeholders. You can work with repetitive tasks and get energy from getting things done.

You have strong communication skills in English and the ability to create confidence and build relations. You are self-motivated and a goal- and delivery-oriented person with a passion for details.

What you will get 

You will get a ton of trust from leaders and colleagues and there will be high expectations on you to perform and develop yourself and the business. Your manager will do the best to clear the way so that you can succeed in your job and develop towards your best self -at work and most importantly: You will be part of a team with smart, hardworking, caring and down to earth people with a passion for Kitchen & Bathroom. 

Additional information

Sounds interesting?

At IKEA, we continuously look for better ways of working, following our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. It is in our culture to work together and to be open, straightforward, and inclusive.

If this sounds like an environment you could enjoy working in, please send in your CV via our recruitment system no later than 8th of October 2026. Instead of a motivational letter we would like you to answer below questions: 

• What is it with this role that sparks your interest? 
• Tell us about a time when you had too many tasks at hand. How did you prioritise, and what was the result? 
• Why do you think you would be a good fit at IKEA? 

For further information about the role please contact Product Engineering Manager Camilla Albertsson, camilla.albertsson@inter.ikea.com.

For questions about the recruitment process feel free to contact People & Culture Generalist Ellinor Asschier, ellinor.asschier@inter.ikea.com.

We are looking forward to receiving your application! 

We always recruit based on values, competence, potential, and diversity. Once competence requirements are met, we will first consider co-workers employed at Inter IKEA Group.