Mechanical Engineer

Do you want to work in a global company where you can contribute to a more sustainable food production? DeLaval is a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of solutions for dairy farmers around the world. As a company built on innovation, we constantly work to find ways of helping our customers do more with less.

Role and responsibilities
In this role, you will take a key position in developing, maintaining and supporting DeLaval’s existing Robotic Milking systems. You will contribute to milking solutions used on farms across more than 90 countries.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be involved throughout the product lifecycle, from concept generation to industrialization and product support.

Your responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing mechanical systems and components for robotic milking applications.
• Creating 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Performing engineering calculations, simulations, and tolerance analyses.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues in software, electronics, systems engineering, testing, manufacturing, and sourcing.
• Driving product improvements based on customer feedback and field data.
• Supporting prototype builds, laboratory testing, and field validation.
• Ensuring designs meet quality, cost, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role we believe that you have:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in product development and mechanical design.
• Strong CAD skills, preferably in Creo or similar 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal, injection molding, machined parts, and welded assemblies.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).
• Strong communication skills in English.

We believe you are a curious and solution-oriented engineer who enjoys turning complex challenges into practical solutions.

Working at DeLaval
Our core values Passion, People, Professionals and Partnerships connect individuals across entities and geographies. Success is far more than knowledge – it is strongly related to behaviour. At DeLaval we are all guided by our three behaviours: Set Direction, Make Things Happen and One DeLaval.

We offer you a workplace like no other, where state-of-the-art technology goes hand in hand with animal welfare. DeLaval is a part of the Tetra Laval Group together with Tetra Pak and Sidel. In addition, we offer:

• Secure employment and benefits from the collective agreement (occupational pension, work-related accident insurance).
• Parental leave compensation (approx. 10 percent of the employee's monthly salary).
• Wellness allowance of SEK 4 000/year.
• Private healthcare insurance.
• Flexible working hours and reduced working hours.
• 30 days paid annual leave.

Additional information
This is a full-time permanent position based at DeLaval’s headquarters in Tumba, south of Stockholm. We offer a hybrid workplace model, combining on-site work with flexibility to work remotely.

We review applications ongoing. We do not accept applications via email, however if you have any questions regarding the role or the recruitment process don’t hesitate to contact us.

Contact
Hiring manager: Petter Hällgren, petter.hallgren@delaval.com
Recruiter: Mathias Gunnstedt, mathias.gunnstedt@delaval.com

About DeLaval
Our vision is to make sustainable food production possible. As a company built on innovation, we constantly work to find ways of helping our customers, dairy farmers, do more with less by providing world-leading milking equipment and solutions.

Today, DeLaval has approximately 4,900 passionate professionals operating in more than 90 markets around the world. DeLaval is part of the Tetra Laval Group.
See more at corporate.delaval.com