Technician to KTH / Energy Technology

Vacancies Technician to KTH / Energy TechnologyKTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Industrial Engineering and Management 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/groupThe 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 descriptionThe 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.QualificationsRequirements • 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 KTHKTH 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.Trade union representativesContact information to trade union representatives.To apply for the positionLog 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 employmentThe employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement. The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.Other informationStriving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process.It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security-sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If this applies to the specific position, a security clearance will be conducted for the applicant in accordance with the same law with the applicant's consent. In such cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved following the security clearance.Tests may be used in this recruitment process.We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedenceApply hereType of employmentPermanent positionContract typeFull timeFull-time equivalent100%First day of employmentAccording to agreementSalaryMonthly salaryNumber of positions1LocationStockholmCountyStockholms länCountrySwedenReference numberPA-2026-2615Published08.Jul.2026Last application date31.Aug.2026ContactHatef Madanihatef.madani@energy.kth.se