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Cambrex Karlskoga is a dynamic and growing company within the pharmaceutical industry, with expertise in advanced organic chemistry. We develop and optimize chemical processes to manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and intermediates that are crucial components in modern medicines to improve the quality of life worldwide.

With around 500 employees, we are an important part of the global Cambrex group, which operates in innovative chemistry and pharmaceutical development. Our facility in Karlskoga combines local expertise with international reach, and we are proud to contribute to a safer and healthier future.

At Cambrex Karlskoga, you get more than just a job; you get a meaningful career where you make a real difference. Here, you contribute to the development of medicines that save lives and improve people's health worldwide.

We offer a safe and sustainable work environment where quality and safety are always in focus. You will work in an organization that values long-term commitment, responsibility, and continuous improvement. At the same time, you will be part of a dedicated and close-knit team, where community is strong and where we together drive development forward, both locally and globally!

Mechanical and Piping Designer

About the role

As a Mechanical and Piping Designer with us, you will play a central and important role in developing, optimizing, and ensuring the quality of our production facilities. You will work closely with process technology, project management, and the operations organization to ensure that our solutions meet the highest standards in function, safety, and GMP compliance. Here, you will help shape the future of production – from idea to finished installation.

In this role, you will:

• Develop design documentation for mechanical solutions and piping systems
• Be responsible for 3D modeling and drawing production (e.g., AutoCAD and Plant 3D)
• Participate in investment and renovation projects
• Perform technical calculations and sizing
• Ensure that designs comply with applicable standards, safety requirements, and internal procedures
• Lead assembly efforts and conduct installation inspections
• Participate in risk analyses, Design Reviews, and field verifications
• Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and external suppliers to find sustainable and robust solutions

You will report to the Head of Technical Services, and the role is based in Karlskoga.

Who are you?

You have a technical education in mechanical engineering, piping design, process industry, or a related field. You have experience in design work within the industry, preferably in a chemical or process-oriented environment, and you are proficient in various CAD tools. It is also an advantage if you have an understanding of GMP or have worked in another strictly regulated environment.

As a person, you are a meticulous and structured designer who enjoys working in project form. You find it easy to collaborate, take initiative, and drive your work forward with a solution-oriented and proactive approach.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position, please contact Hasan Abdul Hussoon via email at [email protected] or by phone at 076-144 06 04.

Union contacts:

Fanny Salonen, Akademikerföreningen, phone 072-724 76 11.

Emelie Enger, Unionen, phone 073-078 48 92.

Application

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-03-11. Selection will be ongoing during the application period.