Mechanical Production Technician
About the job
- Completed engineering-related university studies or further training as a state-certified technician.
- Several years of experience in a technical field.
- Basic knowledge of modern inspection, maintenance, and repair methods.
- Basic knowledge of supply and disposal systems.
- Cross-functional knowledge of business administration, cost accounting, and KPI management.
- Legal knowledge in environmental and safety matters, and specialist knowledge under the German Water Resources Act (WHG).
- Planning knowledge in general mechanical engineering.
- Confident use of ERP and other IT systems.
- Very good German and at least basic English skills.
- Plan and develop technical measures, prepare cost calculations, and apply for, monitor, and accept maintenance (OPEX) and CAPEX measures.
- Coordinate the work of external contractors.
- Control maintenance costs, including conducting weakness analyses.
- Advise operations on technical development of operating equipment and systems.
- Maintain technical documentation within the area of responsibility.
- Create and monitor maintenance and inspection instructions.
- Manage production's internal energy supply and infrastructure.
- Monitor compliance with accident prevention regulations and explosion protection requirements, and conduct safety briefings.
- Participate in scheduled weekly on-call duty.
About the company
Höganäs AB supplies advanced ceramic and metal powders worldwide to support a range of manufacturing processes. Its powders work in pressing and sintering, brazing, surface coating, additive manufacturing, and other metallurgical and chemical techniques, blending into customers' production lines with customization when needed. The company differentiates itself through a long history dating back to 1797, a global footprint across 15 countries with about 2,300 employees, and ownership by Lindéngruppen and FAM that provides scale and stability. Its goal is to drive positive change through material innovation, helping customers make their manufacturing processes more efficient, durable, and sustainable.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Höganäs, Sweden
Founded
1797
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- re-Astaloy 85 Mo launched June 2025 with a 14% lower product carbon footprint.
- PowdrIQ opened in 2025, widening Höganäs' university recruiting and innovation funnel.
- 2025 reporting says Höganäs began commercializing near-zero and net-zero offerings.
What critics are saying
- The 2024 Alvier PM-Technology closure in Switzerland cut 29 jobs and signals pruning.
- Qingpu relocation in 2026 risks production disruptions, qualification delays, and customer churn.
- If SEALER qualification slips past 2027, the Blykalla partnership generates no commercial revenue.
What makes Höganäs unique
- Höganäs pairs powder metallurgy leadership with verified sustainability claims, not marketing fluff.
- The June 2025 re-portfolio ties products to ISO 14067-style carbon-footprint evidence.
- The January 2025 Blykalla partnership targets corrosion-resistant alloys for SEALER reactor components.
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PowdrIQ international challenge for students. Höganäs AB has launched PowdrIQ, an international challenge for university students to explore innovative applications for metal powders. Open to undergraduates, master's, and PhD students, the challenge invites participants to identify new uses for metal powders in three key areas: sustainability, performance and efficiency, and market needs. An internal committee will evaluate submissions based on innovation, feasibility, sustainability impact, and industry relevance. Winners will receive cash prizes of €5,000, €2,500, and €1,000, with the first-place winner also earning a study trip to a Höganäs site. The PowdrIQ University Challenge is open to students from around the world, aiming to inspire fresh ideas and drive positive change in various sectors.
Höganäs launches re-Astaloy 85 Mo as first product in new sustainability-focused portfolio.
Metasphere Technology, founded in 2009, atomizes metals to metal powder in a new and ground-breaking reactor, where plasma and centrifugal forces play vital roles. The technology allows melting and atomizing of different sorts of metals, for instance titanium, and many other materials at very high temperatures.
Swedish nuclear tech startup Blykalla is entering a strategic partnership with Swedish manufacturer Höganäs to develop specialized materials and manufacturing processes for Blykalla's small modular reactor (SMR), called the Swedish Advanced Lead-cooled Reactor. Höganäs is the world leader in the market for chemical and metal powders.The partnership spans three key areas: industrialization, qualification, and commercialization. Its main purpose is the production of advanced corrosion-resistant materials needed to ensure the performance and durability of metal components in the SMR.Höganäs will produce corrosion-resistant alloys for cladding critical SEALER components, in particular tubular products. These efforts will involve optimizing laboratory-tested alloys for intended powder application processes, scaling them to industrial production, and meeting the stringent performance and safety standards required for liquid lead environments.“This collaboration with Höganäs is an essential step in securing a strong and resilient value chain for SEALER technology,” said Jacob Stedman, CEO of Blykalla. “With their leading expertise in material development and manufacturing, and their process know-how of metal powder applications, we have found a world-class partner in our alloy development. Blykalla and Höganäs will also work together to ensure the scalability and qualification of these materials for SMR deployment
Sweden's Höganäs AB has received a Partner of the Year award from the GTCC Division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), a leading global industrial group headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.