Process Development Engineer
Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)
Uppsala, Sweden
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division Specific Information:
Olink, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is dedicated to advancing the understanding of human disease through proteomics. Olink panels provide innovative, high-quality solutions for human protein biomarker discovery, enabling researchers to measure thousands of proteins simultaneously from just a few microliters of blood. Using highly specific and thoroughly validated assays with a wide dynamic range, Olink’s technology overcomes traditional limitations in protein analysis and supports deeper insights into human biology and disease.
Job descriptionJoin our Process Development & Validation team and make a meaningful impact on advanced technology and processes. As a Process Development Engineer, you'll support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead technical projects and provide manufacturing support to help deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The team consists of 6 team members and you would report to Manager Process Development & Validation and be based in our Uppsala office.
A day in the Life
In this role you will:
Participate in new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives.
Use data-driven approaches and lean methodologies to identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards.
Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, R&D, and other teams to implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence.
Education and technical skills
BSc or MSc in Machine Engineering, Automation or similar
At least 3 years as production engineer, process or development engineer or similar within Life Science in an industrial environment
Experience from participating or leading technical activities and/ or projects in an industrial environment.
Experience/ knowledge with instruments and automated equipment
Experience from validation and equipment handling
Experience from regulated business, e.g. ISO13485, is valued
Very good communication skills in both English and Swedish is a requirement.
Soft skills:
Technically skilled.
Ability to drive and lead activities and projects toward challenging goals.
Ability to assimilate tasks in a flexible environment.
Be open minded towards changes and improvements.
Have integrity and ability to be pragmatic.
Team player.
If you are a technically curious person, that likes to improve processes and solve technical challenges, this might just be the right position for you.
Why Join Us?
At Olink, Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be part of a nurturing team that values integrity, innovation, and involvement. We offer an encouraging environment where your diverse experiences and perspectives are appreciated, enabling you to thrive and excel in your career. Come aboard and contribute significantly to global health and safety!
If you believe you’re the right fit for this role, we encourage you to submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. The last day for applications is on the 14th of June 2026. Please be aware that the position might get filled prior to this date.
Job posted: 2026-05-27
