Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Stockholm, SE

Employment Type: Regular

Perten, a PerkinElmer company, provides analytical solutions for the food and agriculture industries. With decades of expertise, we support customers worldwide with advanced technologies for grain, dairy, feed, food, and process analysis.

Our portfolio includes Near-Infrared (NIR) instruments, grain quality testing solutions, rheology analyzers, dairy analyzers, and process monitoring technologies designed to help producers ensure quality, optimize yield, improve consistency, and reduce waste.

Trusted by laboratories, grain handlers, millers, food manufacturers, and processors around the world, Perten combines reliable technology, application expertise, and dedicated customer support to help customers make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Purpose
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of mechanical systems with a strong focus on moving mechanisms and electromechanical integration. This role works closely with the electrical engineering team, optical and software team to ensure cohesive system-level solutions. The position holds ownership of product designs and assemblies throughout the full product lifecycle, including the development of new products as well as sustaining and improving the existing portfolio to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability. 

Responsibilities
• Possess a legal right to work in Sweden (e.g., permanent residence permit, EU citizenship, or equivalent).
• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical systems, components, and assemblies from concept through production
• Perform engineering analysis (e.g., stress, thermal, vibration, tolerance) to ensure robust and compliant designs
• Create and review detailed CAD models, drawings, and specifications
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis activities (DFMEA, root cause analysis)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and project management teams
• Support prototype build, testing, validation, and transition to manufacturing
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and company design processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools, methods, and best practices

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in mechanical design and development
• Strong knowledge of mechanics, materials, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Solid understanding of engineering analysis and validation methods
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables 

Preferred Characteristics
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience leading projects or technical teams
• Background in regulated industries (e.g., automotive, medical devices, aerospace, energy)
• Hands-on experience with prototype builds and testing
• Familiarity with PLM systems and configuration management
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on reliability and product lifecycle optimization
• Motivation to mentor others and drive technical excellence