The mechanical design engineer's dream
This is a position for those seeking to work with innovative solutions in mechanical design engineering. A dream job where you'll see your designs come to life in our own workshop.
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About the Position
Your workplace will be Lyftnord's workshop in Kiruna, where we develop and manufacture safe lifting yokes of the highest quality adapted to customer needs. Here you will be involved in the entire process – from idea to finished product – and see your designs become reality.
We are a growing company with great ambitions and are now looking for design engineers who want to contribute to the development of both our products and the company as a whole.
For those who want to relocate to Kiruna, we offer financial support and fresh accommodation to rent initially.
Your Profile
Qualifications
- University education in mechanical engineering, or a high school education in mechanical engineering with at least 5 years of experience as a design engineer.
- Experienced in mechanical design and knowledge of 3D software.
- Good problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Must have Swedish work permit or be eligible to work in Sweden.
Driver's license is advantageous but not required.
Advantageous
- Experience with strength calculations and FEM analysis.
- Experience in designing lifting equipment.
- Project management skills.
We are looking for someone who
- Is a problem solver who enjoys variety and creativity in their work.
- Values a team-oriented commitment where the success of the company and colleagues is in focus – through active support during challenges, while also having the ability to manage own tasks with independence and responsibility.
- Is driven by development and always wants a little more, a little better, a little safer.
- Is interested in living in or already residing in Kiruna.
Job Duties
- Mechanical design and CAD design for customized lifting solutions.
- Technical problem solving and calculations (training provided if needed).
- Close collaboration with production and customers to realize ideas.
- Development of products ranging from small lifting yokes to advanced electrically controlled systems.
We offer
- Close proximity to production – we develop and manufacture everything in our own workshop.
- Personal development – individualized development plan and opportunities to grow.
- Attractive benefits – competitive salary, wellness allowance, and private health insurance.
- Flexible working hours – we value work-life balance.
- Fantastic work environment – the workshop is located close to nature with opportunities for activities outside work.
- Relocation assistance – we offer support when moving to Kiruna and housing options for the first few months.
Interviews and selection are conducted on an ongoing basis.
- Department
- Engineering Design Department
- Locations
- Lyftnord's new workshop in Kiruna, Current office in Kiruna

About Lyftnord
At Lyftnord, we possess expertise in customized lifting equipment that not only solves customer challenges and increases efficiency but also contributes to safe workplaces. We have customers both locally and globally.
We face an exciting future with our own workshop in the new industrial area in Kiruna, where we aim to manage the entire production journey – from idea to final delivery. Our focus on quality and stable processes meets our family-oriented culture and the joy of craftsmanship. We are now looking for you who, together with us, will create solutions that make a difference, for every customer and every lift.
The mechanical design engineer's dream
This is a position for those seeking to work with innovative solutions in mechanical design engineering. A dream job where you'll see your designs come to life in our own workshop.
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