Technician to KTH / Energy Technology

Do you enjoy practical work with mechanical manufacturing and laboratory activities? We are looking for a technician for the Department of Energy Technology, where you will build prototypes and test rigs to support experimental research and education. We warmly welcome your application!.

About the department/group

The position is based at the Division of Applied Thermodynamics and Refrigeration within the Department of Energy Technology. The work is conducted in a creative and dynamic environment, which involves close collaboration with many industrial partners, other technical staff, laboratory managers, researchers, doctoral students, and undergraduate students. The division is globally known for research in the field of heat pump and refrigeration systems.

Job description

The tasks primarily involve supporting our experimental and laboratory activities. The position includes the following tasks and responsibilities: 

• Mechanical manufacturing (lathe, milling, welding, brazing, etc.).
• Construction of prototypes and test rigs, commissioning, and technical support.
• Design support for experimental research and education projects in collaboration with researchers and doctoral students (including the assessment of design drawings for external production).
• Purchasing support.
• Participation in the development of risk assessments.
• Acting as fire safety responsible (training via employer) and chemical responsible person, in collaboration with colleagues.
• Service and maintenance of the lab and workshop infrastructure.

Qualifications

Requirements

• At least upper secondary education in mechanics or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge in 3-phase electricity.
• Basic knowledge of English, as this will be required in day-to-day work.
• Work experience with refrigeration, heat pumps, and thermal energy systems.

Personal qualities

 We are looking for someone who is generally handy and has an interest in energy-related topics. You are creative, have strong collaborative skills, and work with independence and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Work experience in electricity.
• Work experience with the building of prototypes.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.

Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work and grow at KTH.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted and that the qualifications we request in the advertisement are clearly stated in your CV.

In this recruitment, you apply with your CV only. Instead of a cover letter, you will be asked to answer one or more questions in the recruitment system. It is important that you answer the questions carefully and truthfully, so that we can gain a clear understanding of your skills and experience. We base our selection on the qualifications outlined in the advertisement.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other information

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Tests may be used in this recruitment process.

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