
Mechanical Engineer (Junior / Early Career)
Job Description
Are you a current Elekta employee?
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Want to join a team with a mission to improve and save lives?
We continually look for motivated and skilled individuals who are interested in supporting our customers – healthcare professionals who use our products to help patients and their communities.
We currently have the following opportunity available - please contact us for more details!
We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone affected by cancer.
Are you at the start of your engineering career, with the ambition to grow and make a real impact?
What if your curiosity and willingness to learn could contribute to improving – and even saving – lives? We are looking for motivated early‑career Mechanical Engineers to join our Hardware team in the Neuro organization in Stockholm.
In this role, you will work with Elekta’s advanced stereotactic systems and contribute to the development of high‑precision, safety‑critical medical devices. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment, where different perspectives are valued, and where you’ll be encouraged to grow, learn, and contribute from day one.
What you’ll do
Contribute to mechanical design and development of systems, subsystems, and modules
Take part in concept discussions and early design work, bringing ideas and curiosity
Create and update CAD models and drawings (SolidWorks or similar tools)
Support testing and verification activities, learning how products are validated
Work closely with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service
Help improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Explore and apply modern tools, including AI-supported methods, to improve design and workflows
Who you are
You have an M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (or are close to graduating)
You have 0–3 years of experience, or relevant project, thesis, or internship experience
You have some experience with 3D CAD tools
You are interested in mechanical design and product development
Experience with simulations, FEM, or AI tools is a plus—but not a requirement
You are comfortable working in English and Swedish
You have a valid work permit for Sweden
We know that great candidates don’t always meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.
Personal qualities
We place strong emphasis on your mindset and potential. We are looking for someone who is:
Curious – eager to understand how things work and explore new ideas
Ambitious – motivated to grow and develop over time
Eager to learn – open to feedback and new challenges
Collaborative – values teamwork and knowledge sharing
Structured and responsible – especially in safety-critical work
Proactive – comfortable asking questions and contributing ideas
What you’ll get
A supportive, inclusive, and learning-focused environment
Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers
The opportunity to grow your skills and take on more responsibility over time
Exposure to the full product lifecycle in a high-impact industry
30 vacation days + 4 additional Elekta days
Pension, private medical insurance, and wellness benefits (friskvård)
Lunch benefit (Epassi)
Sounds interesting?
Apply with your résumé in English via the “Apply” button.