Vacant job

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

With approximately 500 employees, we are a key part of the global Cambrex corporation, active 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 around the world.

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

About the role

As an Electrical & Instrumentation Designer with us, you will become a central part of the technical organization and work closely with colleagues within mechanics & piping, automation, project management, and operations. You are responsible for design, engineering, 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 concept to finished installation.

In the role, you will:

• Prepare design and engineering documentation for electrical and instrumentation systems
• Work with drawings, schematics, and component selection
• Participate in investment projects and modifications of production equipment
• Ensure that installations and designs follow internal procedures, GMP requirements, and relevant standards (e.g., Swedish Electrical Installation Rules, ATEX, and IEC/EN norms)
• Lead assembly work and perform installation inspections
• Contribute to 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 report to the Head of Technical Services, and the role is based in Karlskoga.

Who are you?

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

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

In this role, you must be able to speak and write Swedish fluently.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position, please contact Head of Technical Services Hasan Abdul Hussoon via email at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or by phone at 076-144 06 04.

Union representatives:

Tomas Hägerström, Akademikerföreningen, phone 072-724 76 12

Jarno Koskinen, Unionen, phone 073-054 68 02

Application

Please submit your application by 2026-08-16. Selection takes place continuously during the application period.