Senior Prototype & Model Maker
About this role
We are looking for a Senior Prototype & Model Maker for a company in Gothenburg. Start is December 1st, 7 months limited contract to begin with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.
Description of the assignment
The Senior Prototype & Model Maker is a highly skilled technical specialist role combining advanced model making, premium surface finishing, and practical problem-solving. The role involves the fabrication of physical models and functional prototypes and contributes specialist expertise in metalworking, woodworking, laser cutting, low-voltage electronics, printed circuit boards, and basic
programming. Through a quality-driven approach, exceptional attention to detail, and effective crossfunctional collaboration, the role supports reliable and high-quality project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical specialist within projects and resolve complex model manufacturing issues.
- Perform electronics assembly, soldering, wiring, and the design and assembly of printed circuit boards for lighting prototypes and functional models.
- Carry out advanced surface preparation, detailed finishing, component fitting, and final adjustment of physical models and prototypes.
- Program and configure basic control systems for lighting, sequences, and other model functions.
- Required Technical Expertise and Craftmanship
- Several years of documented experience in advanced model making, prototype manufacturing, fine woodworking, workshop fabrication, or an equivalent skilled craft discipline.
- Hands-on experience with low-voltage electronics, printed circuit boards, and programming.
- Strong expertise in metalworking and woodworking, including machining, forming, joining, and finishing processes.
- Ability to operate laser-cutting equipment and adapt digital cutting data to suit material properties, tolerances, and the required output is desirable.
- Practical expertise in electronics, soldering, wiring, fault diagnosis, and the design and assembly of basic