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Now is your chance to become part of a world-leading company in health and medical technology that works to change people's lives through innovative products and solutions. The company develops and manufactures products within medical technology, pharmaceuticals, and surgical solutions, focusing on improving patient health worldwide. Here you will work in a high-tech and regulated environment where quality, innovation, and patient safety are at the center. We look forward to your application!

About the Role

Our client is a globally leading company in health, medical technology, and pharmaceutical development with a long history of developing innovative products that improve people's lives worldwide. Through advanced research, high-tech manufacturing, and a strong focus on quality and patient safety, the company develops and produces solutions used in surgery, wound care, orthopedics, and pharmaceutical treatment. The organization is characterized by innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where employees are given the opportunity to contribute to products and processes that make a real difference in global health.

In the role of Production Technician, you will become part of an advanced production operation within medical technology and pharmaceutical-adjacent manufacturing. You will work closely with production and have technical ownership of specific process areas within filling, visual inspection, and sterilization. You are responsible for ensuring stable and efficient processes by driving improvement initiatives, handling deviations, and leading technical projects related to processes and equipment. The work covers the entire lifecycle, from concept and risk assessment to implementation, change control, and validation.

In the role, you work with lifecycle management, upgrades, and risk minimization for assigned process areas, as well as lead structured root cause analyses according to established quality systems and CAPA processes. You drive both small and medium-sized improvement projects where the focus is on optimizing processes, reducing downtime, and improving production efficiency through Lean and Six Sigma-inspired working methods. The role also involves responsibility for planning and conducting equipment and process validations in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The role suits you if you thrive in a business-close environment where you can combine technical responsibility, problem-solving, and improvement work in a regulated industry. Here you have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with production, quality, and other technical functions in an organization characterized by innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

This is a consulting assignment, which means you will be employed by Academic Work and work as a consultant for our client. The assignment is full-time and expected to last at least 5 months forward. There are good opportunities for extension, provided there is room for it and all parties are satisfied with the collaboration.

What We Offer

• You become part of an organization characterized by innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, where collaboration between different functions is a natural part of everyday life
• You get to work in a high-tech and socially important operation within medical technology and health
• You get a key role close to production where you drive technical improvements and optimize processes
• You work in an environment where Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement are a natural part of the culture
• Opportunity to work with advanced technology and regulatorily driven processes at the forefront

Responsibilities

In the role, you will among other things:

• Be the technical owner for process areas within filling, visual inspection, and sterilization
• Be responsible for lifecycle management, upgrades, and risk minimization of equipment and processes
• Drive and participate in improvement projects related to production and equipment
• Lead structured root cause analyses and handle deviations according to CAPA processes
• Work with change control and ensure correct documentation according to regulatory requirements
• Plan and conduct equipment and process validations
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, reduce downtime, and optimize OEE
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and other technical functions

We are looking for you who

• Have a university or civil engineering degree in, for example, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, industrial economics, or another relevant field
• Have previous experience as a production, process, or industrial engineer
• Have experience from regulated industry, for example, medical technology or pharmaceuticals
• Have experience working according to GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820
• Have a good understanding of change control and validation work (IQ, OQ, PQ, FAT, SAT, URS, CSV)
• Are very comfortable with Swedish and English in both speech and writing as it is required to perform the work

It is meritorious, but not a requirement, if you have:

• Experience of processes within filling, visual inspection, or sterilization
• Experience of CAPA and Non-conformity processes in larger quality systems
• Practical experience or certification within Lean and Six Sigma

As a person, you are analytical, structured, and solution-oriented. You thrive working methodically in an environment where quality and safety are crucial, while also being proactive and driving improvements forward on your own initiative. You find it easy to collaborate with others, take responsibility for your processes, and are motivated by working close to production and the technical equipment.

Other Information

• Start: Immediately (start no later than June 19)
• Scope: Full-time, office hours
• Location: Uppsala
• Other: Apply with a CV in English as the client's manager is English-speaking

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply continuous selection and will remove the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is requested upon application. We do not use cover letters as a selection method and therefore do not need them attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.