Production/Process engineer – automation
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APR Technologies is seeking a **Production/Process engineer – automation** to develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing workflows for high-performance liquid cooling systems. Working closely with production, R&D, and quality teams, the engineer establishes robust serial production processes, specifies and procures production tools and fixtures, and manages industrialization projects from initial requirements through deployment. Practical duties center on designing and implementing automated production equipment, commissioning machines and automation systems, troubleshooting technical production issues, and applying LEAN principles to improve flow, capacity, safety, and operational costs. Candidates must hold a **degree in mechanical, automation and mechatronics, or production engineering** and have at least two years of experience in **robot manufacturing and PLC programming**. Demonstrated knowledge of LEAN principles, 5S, and process optimization is required, alongside proficiency in interpreting technical specifications and managing process documentation. Advantageous qualifications include experience in equipment procurement and integration, production project management, ultrasonic welding, optical and vision hardware, or applying machine learning models to manufacturing data.
About the role
As a Production/Process Engineer at APR Technologies, you play a key role in developing and improving our manufacturing processes. You are responsible for establishing robust, efficient, and high-quality workflows for both new and existing products. Working closely with production, R&D, and quality teams, you support the industrialization of technical solutions and ensure scalable, reliable output. You design and implement new automated production equipment and support the commissioning of new machines and automation systems, troubleshoot technical issues in production, and contribute to continuous improvements in flow, quality, and safety.
Top responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize automated equipment and manufacturing processes
- Define/specify and implement tools, fixtures, equipment and methods for serial production
- Participate in industrialization projects when introducing new products or processes
- Optimize production flows with focus on quality, efficiency, and cost
- Manage technical change and implementation projects in production, from requirements to deployment
- Drive the specification and procurement of appropriate production tools and equipment in collaboration with engineering and sourcing
- Work actively with continuous improvement using LEAN and/or other efficiency principles
- Collaborate with maintenance and quality departments to ensure production reliability and compliance
- Own process-related documentation and routines
- Perform post-calculations and capacity analysis to support operational decisions
- Actively participate in improvement work related to safety, ergonomics, and workplace environment
Who you are:
You are someone who thrives on building things up, not just maintaining what already works. You are comfortable in a fast-moving, technical environment where priorities can shift and decisions get made quickly, and you see that as part of setting the standard rather than following one. You are a team player who works well independently, shares what you know, and takes ownership of the processes you build so others can rely on them.
What you bring:
- Degree in mechanical, automation & mechatronics, or production engineering
- Knowledge of LEAN principles, 5S, and process optimization
- Proficiency in production documentation and interpretation of technical specifications
- At least two years experience in robot manufacturing and PLC programming
Nice to have:
- Experience in Machine learning and training of models using manufacturing data
- Experience in equipment specification, procurement, and integration is an advantage
- Knowledge of optics and vision HW
- Experience with Ultrasonic Welding
- Project management experience within production or technical implementation is an advantage
Working at APR Technologies:
APR operates at the intersection of physics, engineering and one of the most pressing problems in technology: thermal management. The ambition is to become the global industry standard for thermal control, and we are well on our way.
Here your work is visible, your perspective counts and what you do has a real impact on where the company goes. Working here means solving problems that have real consequences for how technology develops and how much energy it consumes. It means being part of a team that takes both the technology and the business seriously.
About APR Technologies:
APR Technologies is a Swedish deep tech company developing and producing high-performance liquid cooling for applications in space, defence, batteries and chip cooling. Developed in collaboration with NASA, ESA and Airbus, and protected by more than 70 granted patents in 22 countries, the technology directs cooling liquid flow directly to the heat source with no moving parts.