Vacant job

Cambrex Karlskoga is a dynamic and growing company in 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 gain 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 the sense of community is strong and where we collectively drive development forward, both locally and globally!

Electrical and Instrumentation Designer

About the role

As an Electrical & Instrumentation Designer with us, you will be a central part of the technical organization and work closely with colleagues in mechanics & piping, automation, project management, and operations. You will be responsible for design, construction, and technical documentation related to electrical systems and instrumentation in our production environments. The role is broad and varied, with the opportunity to follow projects all the way from idea to final installation.

In this role, you will, among other things:

• Develop design and project documentation for electrical and instrumentation
• Work with drawings, schematics, and component selection
• Participate in investment projects and renovations of production equipment
• Ensure that installations and constructions comply with internal procedures, GMP requirements, and relevant standards (e.g., Electrical Installation Regulations, ATEX, and IEC/EN standards)
• Lead assembly work and conduct installation inspections
• Participate in risk analyses, FAT/SAT, technical reviews, and field verifications
• Collaborate closely with automation, mechanics, operations, and external suppliers to find safe and sustainable solutions

You will report to the Head of Technical Services, and the position is located in Karlskoga.

Who are you?

You have a technical education in electrical engineering, instrumentation, automation, or a similar field, and you have experience in design or construction in industrial environments, preferably within process or chemical industries. You are proficient in CAD tools for electrical and instrumentation and have a good understanding of industrial control systems and field instrumentation. Experience working in a GMP environment is also an advantage.

As a person, you are a meticulous, responsible, and structured designer who thrives in a project environment and appreciates working cross-functionally. With your technical interest, collaborative skills, and proactive working style, you contribute to creating safe, efficient, and future-proof solutions for our production facilities.

Contact Information

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

Union contacts:

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

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

Application

We welcome your application by 2026-03-11. Selection will be ongoing during the application period.