Senior Prototype & Model Maker

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. Key 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 printed circuit boards, together with the ability to build simple lighting models. • Understanding of safe working practices for tools, machinery, electrical components, chemicals, and relevant workshop materials. • Ability to communicate professionally in both Swedish and English. Personal attributes • Exceptional attention to detail and a consistently quality-driven approach. • Strong analytical capability and a solution-oriented approach to technical and practical challenges. • Clear and professional communication with designers, engineers, project management, suppliers, and other specialist functions. • Strong coaching capability and a willingness to share expertise, improve working methods, and support colleagues’ professional development. IT/SW requirements Lightburn laser cutting software. Microsoft 365 Adobe Illustrator Arduino DTE Rasperry Pi Visual Studio Code KiCad This role requires fluency in English and Swedish. This is a full-time consultant position in Gothenburg through Incluso. Start is December 1st, 7 months limited contract to begin with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg. Please submit your CV as soon as possible since we will review the applications on an on-going basis. For more information about this role, please contact Marianne Nilsson recruiter at Incluso.