Requirement & Design Engineer

Job Description

IKEA Components is looking for a Requirement & Design Engineer (RDE) to our great team of Engineers within retail equipment. The base in your work will be working with mechatronic solutions and lighting for IKEA stores.

As a Requirement & Design Engineer (RDE) in the Mechatronic/Lighting area you will be responsible for:

• Development of new features, technology and materials from concept to final products
• Conduct product testing, cyber security and risk assessment of products
• Take part of the sustainability agenda to meet and implement legal and country specific requirements
• Creating range plans for improvements and maintenance of the current range

To be successful in this role, we believe that:

You have very good experience from the Mechatronic/Lighting area. You have excellent skills in building trustworthy relationships and working together with your team colleagues and across departments. You have an analytical mindset in combination with a holistic view on strategic business decisions is essential and as a person, you are down-to-earth, pragmatic solution orientated with a sparkling curiosity that will lead you forward in the unknown. You are self-driven; you make things happen and are open to change. You have a business mindset and interest in the market and global trends, and you have a sense of urgency and strive to optimize sustainability, cost, quality and function.

We are looking for you, who are a senior designer with experience from development of combined hardware and software solutions (mechatronic solutions) as well as lighting area. You have good analytical skills and a pro-active and problem-solving approach. Experiences of FEA engineering and simulation. Good communication and university degree in engineering or equivalent qualification, preferably from Electronics/Digitalization. Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Additional Information

At IKEA we believe that we’re better when we’re physically together for collaboration, dialogues, and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions, the informal chats, the energy, belonging, and creativity generated by people in the same place.

Our approach is that we spend most of our time in the IKEA workplace and with the flexibility to work from home when relevant. This role is based in Älmhult.

Does this sound like your next challenge?

We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following two questions – in English, no later than February 19th 2025. Be sure to keep your answers short and concise:

• What do you think you would bring to this role and makes you an ideal candidate?
• What inspired you to apply for this position, and how do you believe your experience matches the key requirements for the role?

We want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Range & Engineering Manager Jan Henriksson at [email protected]. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Christina Appelqvist +46-766-113408

We are looking forward to your application!