Summer job for Engineering / Tech Students
Are you looking for a job for the summer of 2026? We offer summer jobs in technical support and R&D at our headquarters in Västerås.
Are you looking for a meaningful and exciting summer job for 2026? Spend your summer with us at Westermo and gain hands‑on experience in technical support, hardware development, or software development – right here at our headquarters in Västerås.
At Westermo, you’ll be part of a global technology company working at the forefront of industrial data communication. Our products are used all over the world, and our success depends on a wide range of skills and perspectives. We care about each other, value collaboration, and take pride in delivering high‑quality solutions.
If you’re currently studying at a university or college and want a summer job that builds real experience in the tech industry – this is your chance.
Our headquarters in Västerås is home to around 120 employees. Most work within R&D – software and hardware development, but we’re also supported by teams in marketing, finance, IT, and other core functions. You’ll be joining a community where learning, innovation, and teamwork are part of everyday life.
We are currently planning for the summer and need to strengthen our operations with summer substitutes during the period June-August. We will have vacancies in the following areas:
Technical Support: In this role, you will:
Receive and handle incoming support cases from all around the world.
Troubleshoot and solve customer and distributor issues with the support of colleagues and test equipment
Gain insights into industrial networking technologies
Working hours are 8.00-16.30
It is a great advantage if you are studying Network Technology or similar at the university.
R&D: Here, you may work with:
Programming
Testing
Documentation
Other development‑related tasks
We prefer if you are in ongoing studies in Electronics, Computer Science, Data/IT, Robotics or related fields.
Knowledge of C and/or Python and experience with Linux is a strong advantage.
When you apply through this ad, you will be able to choose which positions you are interested in, as well as when you can work during the summer.
Who are we looking for?
We’re searching for someone who:
Is curious and eager to learn
Takes responsibility for their work
Communicates well and enjoys collaborating with others
Isn’t afraid to ask questions
Has a genuine interest in the technology industry
General Requirements:
You must be 18 years old when the employment starts.
You can communicate in Swedish and English.
Employment Conditions:
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: Hourly wage
Working Hours: Daytime, Mon-Fri
Work Location: Kopparlunden, Västerås
The last application date is March 10th, 2026. Recruitment is ongoing, but you will receive a response about employment no later than April 30. Interviews will be conducted continuously, and some positions may be filled before the last application date. Welcome with your application today!
If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Elin Sandell, recruiter, at elin.sandell@westermo.com.
About Westermo:
Westermo is a rapidly growing international company that is a leading supplier of equipment for industrial data communication to the world market. Westermo develops and manufactures advanced products for industrial data communication used in mission-critical installations and harsh industrial environments. Communication networks built with our products are very robust and secure, providing high value to our customers.
Sales are conducted through our offices around Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia, as well as through distributors and OEM customers worldwide. Westermo was founded in 1975 and has a turnover of over 1 billion SEK. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beijer Electronics Group. We have a flat organization that creates efficiency and offers opportunities for continuous improvement. The work environment is very dynamic with great loyalty and team spirit where everyone is expected to take their own initiatives.
- Department
- Opportunities for Students & Graduates
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- Summer Job
- Locations
- Västerås, Sweden
Västerås, Sweden
At Westermo;
- We respect each other and recognize everyone's contribution
- We play to win, and we play fair
- We openly share knowledge and are curious to learn from others
- We think reliability and robustness in everything we do
About Westermo
Westermo is a leading supplier of industrial data communication solutions used in mission critical installations. The very robust and secure communication networks built with our products provide a high value for our customers.
Westermo was founded in 1975 and has a turnover in excess of 1,4 BSEK. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Ependion technology group with a global presence in key markets on every continent through our local sales units, subsidiaries, distributors, and OEM customers.
We are focused on leveraging growth opportunities in our market and are devoted to delivering the world's best industrial networks. This is achieved through a very dynamic work environment where teamwork and loyalty are valued.
Strong and honest relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers are important to us. We have an open culture where we share knowledge, learn from one another and explore new ideas, allowing us to constantly improve.
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