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Company description: Getinge is a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. We employ more than 10,000 people, and have operations in more than 40 countries. Saving lives is the greatest job in the world. Everything we do, from architectural planning to the equipment, therapies and solutions aim to secure the safest and most reliable care. As a leading medtech company, we focus every talent and resource towards helping our customers save as many lives as possible. Job description: About Getinge Disinfection At Getinge Disinfection, we are dedicated to making a difference in infection control and contamination prevention. As a global leader in the industry, we provide advanced solutions for various sectors, including healthcare, life sciences, and laboratories. Our mission is to enhance cleaning and disinfection processes to improve patient outcomes and safety. About the role As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a vital role in our R&D Cleaning and Disinfection team based in Växjö, Sweden. Join us during this intense expansive phase, where we are experiencing significant growth and making groundbreaking advancements in our medical device industry. Your expertise will be crucial in handling design changes, developing design concepts, and ensuring the functionality of our product portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Lead design activities, making technology choices based on functional requirements. Communicate and deliver results according to plan, maintaining regular progress updates. Ensure controlled handling of design changes, satisfying user and regulatory requirements. Contribute to the creation of technical documentation, including labeling, for design change control tasks. Conduct technical investigations and carry out verifications, including defining acceptance criteria. Create and review test specifications and verification reports, leveraging your expertise. Stay up to date with the latest techniques affecting the disinfection process. Contribute to risk management and usability engineering processes related to cleaning and disinfection. What you bring In this role we think you bring the following qualifications: Academic degree in engineering (M.Sc or B.Sc). Minimum of 2 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering. Experience in product development within cross-functional teams. Familiarity with applicable standards, particularly in the medical device industry. Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver designs or equivalent tasks. Fluent in English, with good communication skills. Desired Qualifications Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) and regulatory requirements. Background in the development of medical devices. We think you are a dynamic individual who thrives on tackling complex mechanical design challenges. As a problem solver with self-motivation, you will excel in our collaborative team environment, contributing to our collective success. Why Join Us? Getinge Disinfection is currently undergoing an exciting phase of expansion, marked by significant growth and breakthroughs in our industry. By joining our team in Växjö, Sweden, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on cleaning and disinfection technologies while being part of a dynamic and diverse team. We foster a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth, with opportunities for career development. Application Applications will be reviewed continually, and we therefore recommend sending us your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2026-09-12 We kindly ask you to submit your application in our recruitment system by clicking the “apply now” button. Due to GDPR regulations we do not accept applications via e-mail. You are also welcome to contact Martin Ramstedt, Senior Manager, R&D at martin.ramstedt@getinge.com, or if you have any questions about the position.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
