Mechanical Designer – Railway Industry

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Designer for an assignment within the railway industry. You will join a highly technical environment where mechanical design plays a key role in both order-driven and development projects.

The assignment is based in Västerås, Sweden, and is suited for a candidate who enjoys working with complex products, large assemblies, and close cross-functional collaboration.

The assignment As a Mechanical Designer, you will work with mechanical design and integration of advanced products. The role includes working in large 3D models, optimizing component placement, and ensuring robust and efficient solutions that meet technical and regulatory requirements.

You will be part of a project-based organization and collaborate closely with electrical engineers and external suppliers.

Your responsibilities

• Mechanical devarious projects and R&D activities
• Design of sheet metal components, riveted assemblies, and welded structures
• Work with large 3D assemblies and component placement with focus on space efficiency, strength, and heat dissipation
• Mechanical and electrical interface coordination, both internally and with suppliers
• Cable routing in 3D environments
• Creation and update of technical drawings according to applicable rules and standards
• Collaboration in cross-functional, project-based teams

Your profile 5–10 years of experience in mechanical design

Solid experience in:

• Sheet metal design
• Riveted assemblies
• Welding

Strong experience working with large 3D models Good knowledge of Catia V5 Experience with 3D cable routing in Catia Knowledge of PDM Metaphase Good understanding of drawing rules and engineering standards Experience from the railway industry Used to working in a project-based environment Comfortable working with both mechanical and electrical interfaces

Location: Västerås, Sweden Start: January 2026 Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension) Workload: Full-time Industry: Railway / Transportation

Please note that CVs must be submitted in English.