What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Automation & Packaging position at Mölnlycke Health Care?
Help Shape the Future of Our Growing Manufacturing Operation
Mölnlycke is undertaking a major facility expansion, bringing new automated equipment, upgraded technologies, and enhanced production capabilities online. As a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, you will play a critical role in evaluating, selecting, installing, and starting up new equipment that will power our next chapter of growth.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced equipment/automation engineer who thrives in high‑visibility project environments, loves solving complex technical challenges, and enjoys collaborating with a wide range of engineering and supplier partners.
What You’ll Do
Lead Equipment Strategy & Implementation
You’ll work closely with teams across the site, including:
This position directly contributes to the expansion and modernization of our manufacturing capabilities. You will influence technology choices, strengthen supplier partnerships, and help implement equipment that will shape operations for years to come.
Compensation & Benefits:
Offers of employment consider various factors, including experience, education, location, and role-specific requirements.
Beyond competitive pay, Mölnlycke Health Care offers comprehensive benefits and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. Join us and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued and your career can thrive!
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life harmony.
At Molnlycke, diversity is not just a vision, but our strength. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and celebrates the power of diversity. At the heart of our commitment is the belief that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. We invite you to be a part of a team where authenticity is embraced and every employee, regardless of background or any other traits, experiences a true sense of belonging. Your attitude, drive, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn are just as important to us as the requirements for the role.
About Mölnlycke
Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes. Our business is organized into four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves, and Antiseptics. Customer centricity, sustainability, and digitalization are at the heart of everything we do.
Mölnlycke employs around 8,400 people.
The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden, and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies which were founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916.
Mölnlycke is undertaking a major facility expansion, bringing new automated equipment, upgraded technologies, and enhanced production capabilities online. As a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, you will play a critical role in evaluating, selecting, installing, and starting up new equipment that will power our next chapter of growth.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced equipment/automation engineer who thrives in high‑visibility project environments, loves solving complex technical challenges, and enjoys collaborating with a wide range of engineering and supplier partners.
What You’ll Do
Lead Equipment Strategy & Implementation
- Support the facility expansion by managing equipment selection, supplier evaluations, and installation/startup activities.
- Conduct technical assessments, vendor capability reviews, and run‑off evaluations (FAT/SAT).
- Own and manage multiple equipment‑related workstreams simultaneously.
- You will operate independently day‑to‑day, with direct reporting into the Technical Manager and dotted-line collaboration across the engineering organization.
You’ll work closely with teams across the site, including:
- Equipment Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Technical Procurement
- Validation Engineering
- Deliver reliable, structured supplier evaluations and maintain strong data integrity in all reporting.
- Make clear, well‑supported decisions that move the project forward with minimal oversight.
- Build trust with cross-functional partners through consistency, transparency, and technical depth.
This position directly contributes to the expansion and modernization of our manufacturing capabilities. You will influence technology choices, strengthen supplier partnerships, and help implement equipment that will shape operations for years to come.
Compensation & Benefits:
Offers of employment consider various factors, including experience, education, location, and role-specific requirements.
Beyond competitive pay, Mölnlycke Health Care offers comprehensive benefits and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. Join us and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued and your career can thrive!
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life harmony.
- Medical, dental and vision plans are available from your first day of employment and provide extensive coverage through multiple options so you can find the right fit for you and your family.
- Financial benefits include a robust 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and both flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Molnlycke offers generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program and lifestyle perks like discounted access to entertainment and travel.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation Engineering or related field (preferred).
- 8 years equipment engineering, maintenance, or automation experience.
- Experience in FDA-regulated and/or cGMP in medical manufacturing environments (preferred).
- Medium-to-High speed automated machinery experience
- Strong background in automation, packaging, robotics, servo systems, and electro‑mechanical design, setup, and troubleshooting.
- PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, etc.).
- Controls panel design knowledge (UL508A, NEC).
- Robotic teaching (Fanuc preferred).
- SCADA experience.
- Understanding of RCA, FMEA, and reliability engineering.
- Knowledge of safety standards including NEC, NFPA, LOTO, OSHA, UL, CE.
- Familiarity with cleanroom protocols (Class 8) is a plus.
- Strong, demonstrated project management capability — absolutely critical.
- Ability to independently manage multiple suppliers and workstreams.
- Strong data integrity and accuracy in reporting supplier assessments and technical evaluations.
- Ability to make informed, timely decisions and move the project forward with minimal oversight.
- 10–15% travel
- Includes supplier site visits, equipment run-offs, technical audits, and industry trade shows.
At Molnlycke, diversity is not just a vision, but our strength. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and celebrates the power of diversity. At the heart of our commitment is the belief that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. We invite you to be a part of a team where authenticity is embraced and every employee, regardless of background or any other traits, experiences a true sense of belonging. Your attitude, drive, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn are just as important to us as the requirements for the role.
About Mölnlycke
Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes. Our business is organized into four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves, and Antiseptics. Customer centricity, sustainability, and digitalization are at the heart of everything we do.
Mölnlycke employs around 8,400 people.
The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden, and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies which were founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916.