Westermo Network Technologies AB

Do you have the commercial mindset to help shape Westermo’s global manufacturing partner network and the electronics manufacturing expertise to make a lasting impact? Apply here 🎯 At Westermo, our supply chain is a key enabler of growth, quality and long-term success. We are now looking for a Group Category Manager Manufacturing Services to take global ownership of one of our most strategic supplier categories: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Conformal Coating Services. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to combine deep knowledge of electronics manufacturing with strategic supplier management in a collaborative global environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. At Westermo, we combine the reach and professionalism of an international company with the agility, short decision-making paths and close-knit culture of a smaller organisation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence how we work with our manufacturing partners and contribute to shaping our future capabilities together with colleagues across the business. Are you our next Group Category Manager Manufacturing Services? You will work closely with stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D and local procurement teams throughout the Westermo Group. Together, you will shape the future supplier landscape and ensure that our manufacturing partners support both our current business needs and long-term ambitions. In this role, you will own and drive Westermo's global category strategy for EMS and conformal coating suppliers. You will serve as a trusted partner to both internal stakeholders and external suppliers, leading supplier development, sourcing decisions and commercial negotiations on a global level. The role offers significant influence and visibility across the organisation. You will collaborate with colleagues from different functions and regions, contribute to important strategic decisions and help shape supplier relationships that support growth, resilience and long-term competitiveness. You will work in a global environment and travel occasionally, primarily within Europe, a few times per year. Responsibilities * Own and develop the global category strategy for EMS and conformal coating suppliers across the Westermo Group * Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFQs, supplier selections and supplier consolidation projects * Negotiate and manage global framework agreements and commercial terms * Build and develop long-term strategic relationships with key manufacturing partners * Drive supplier performance, cost competitiveness and continuous improvement initiatives * Support manufacturing transfer projects, capacity expansion activities and business continuity planning * Monitor developments and risks within the electronics manufacturing industry * Ensure alignment of supplier strategies, agreements and governance models across sites and business units Who Are We Looking For? We are looking for a commercially minded and strategic professional who combines strong supplier management capabilities with a solid understanding of electronics manufacturing. You enjoy working collaboratively across functions, cultures and geographical locations and understand the value of building strong relationships to achieve common goals. You are comfortable taking ownership while also bringing people together around new ideas and initiatives. You have the ability to influence, engage stakeholders and create momentum that turns strategy into action. Whether your experience comes from working directly for an EMS provider or from managing EMS suppliers within an industrial company, you understand the realities of electronics manufacturing and can confidently engage with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, strengthen partnerships and create sustainable long-term business value together with others. Requirements * Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or similar. * Vast experience in Category Management, Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Supplier Development, preferably from a position such as Group Category Manager, Global Category Manager, Category Manager or a similar strategic sourcing role. * Solid experience from the electronics industry, including working with EMS suppliers or experience gained directly within an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) organisation. * A strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, supply chains and supplier economics, combined with experience of strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations. * Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts, framework agreements and supplier performance on a strategic level. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across cultures and geographical locations. * Fluent in English, at least basic level of Swedish Meritorious * Experience from an international manufacturing environment. * Business German In Return, We Offer At Westermo, you will join a growing global technology company where people genuinely make a difference. We have established processes, clear ways of working and a strong international presence, while still maintaining short decision-making paths and a culture built on trust, collaboration and knowledge sharing. This is a role with genuine influence. You will own a strategically important category, work closely with colleagues and decision-makers across the organisation and have the opportunity to shape both supplier strategy and future ways of working. For the right person, this is an opportunity to grow professionally, expand your international network and make a lasting impact in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and visible. Basic Information * Location: Kopparlunden, Västerås, Sweden * Job Type: Full-time * Employment Contract: Permanent employment For questions, please contact Recruiting Manager Mikael Steiner; mikael.steiner@westermo.com or Recruiter Elin Sandell; elin.sandell@westermo.com

Are you an engineering student looking for your thesis work opportunity? For the spring semester of 2027, we are offering four exciting thesis opportunities within our Research & Development organisation. The R&D organisation in Westermo is responsible for developing the technologies and products that enable secure and reliable industrial data communication around the world. Our engineers work with everything from hardware design and embedded software to networking, cyber security, cloud solutions, automation, and emerging technologies. As part of R&D, you will work in a highly innovative environment where new ideas are encouraged and where collaboration between Development, Operations, and Quality is key to bringing solutions from concept to reality. This thesis provides a unique opportunity to combine academic research with practical application in a modern industrial environment. 1 VIRTUAL WEOS - HW EMULATIONS This thesis explores the feasibility and implementation strategies for emulating hardware-level behavior, such as temperature, voltage, and PHY characteristics including duplex and link speed, which can be run in environments such as GNS3 for evaluation. The primary objective is to evaluate how these hardware aspects, typically tied to physical hardware platforms, can be realistically represented in a virtual environment to support testing, diagnostics, and development. Suitable background: Bachelor or Master in Dependable systems, Robotics, Computer Science or similar. Number of students: 1 person 2 INVESTIGATING THE APPLICABILITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR INDUSTRIAL NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING This thesis investigates the use of artificial intelligence for fault diagnosis in industrial Ethernet networks. The proposed system analyses network telemetry provided by existing network configuration software to identify anomalies and determine probable root causes. The research evaluates the accuracy and reliability of AI-assisted diagnostics in mission-critical environments. The outcome is a prototype framework for intelligent network troubleshooting, with the objective of reducing fault-resolution time. Suitable background: Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Robotics, Applied AI or similar. Number of students: 1-2 3 DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A SCALABLE PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT METHOD FOR INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS (HARDWARE DEPARTMENT) Background: Westermo is about to develop a first-generation simplified Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) model based on existing life cycle assessments. The objective is to enable scalable carbon footprint calculations across the entire product portfolio without requiring detailed carbon data for every individual component. Purpose: Evaluate how well a simplified PCF model performs for industrial electronic products and to investigate which data sources and parameters have the greatest impact on the quality, accuracy, and usability of the results. The project includes validating the model across multiple products, analyzing uncertainties and data quality, and providing recommendations for the continued development of a future scalable PCF solution. Suitable Backgrounds: Master's level engineering programmes with an interest in sustainability, life cycle assessment (LCA), data analysis, energy systems, or product development. Number of Students: 1 student 4 AUTOMATING & IMPROVING PRODUCT VERIFICATION IN MANUFACTURING Background: How can a company ensure that the correct product is built before full-scale production begins? In manufacturing, product verification is a critical step in ensuring quality, reducing costly mistakes, and maintaining customer confidence. One important process is the inspection and validation of the first manufactured product to confirm that it meets all specified requirements. This process is often manual, time-consuming, and highly dependent on documentation and checklists. At the same time, increasing digitalization creates opportunities for automation and improved efficiency. Purpose: Improve the process (preferably with automation) used to verify that newly manufactured products meet all defined requirements before entering full-scale production. In the thesis, you could be mapping and analyze the current verification process, identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities, evaluate tools, and assessing risks and security aspecst of automated workflows. Suitable Backgrounds: Bachelor students in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automarion, Engineering Physicl or similar. Programming experience is a must Number of Students: 2 students General Requirements * Bachelor’s or Master’s student at a Swedish university * Available to conduct the thesis during the Spring semester of 2027 * Swedish personal identity number (personnummer) or coordination number (samordningsnummer) In Return, We Offer * A thesis project with real business relevance and practical impact * Access to modern technology, equipment, and expertise * Close collaboration with experienced engineers and technical specialists * A welcoming and supportive environment where innovation is encouraged * Insight into industrial networking, AI, and advanced manufacturing technologies * Opportunities to build valuable professional networks and industry experience At Westermo, we believe that great ideas come from collaboration, curiosity, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. We offer a friendly and open culture where learning and development are a natural part of everyday work. Basic Information Location: Kopparlunden, Västerås Start Date: Spring Semester 2027 Please include the following in your application: * CV/Resume * Transcript of records * Application letter describing your interest in the thesis topic If applying together with another student, both students should submit separate applications and reference each other in their applications. Last day to apply: 1 November 2026 Please note that selection is ongoing and candidates may be chosen before the application deadline. For further information, please contact: Recruiter: Elin Sandell elin.sandell@westermo.com

Are you passionate about AI, computer vision, and smart manufacturing? Do you want your thesis work to contribute directly to improving quality in a high-tech production environment? Apply here 🎯 At Westermo, quality is at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to invest in digitalisation, automation, and AI, we see great opportunities to further strengthen how quality is secured in our manufacturing processes. For the spring semester of 2027, we are offering an exciting Master's or Bachelor's thesis opportunity where you will develop and evaluate a vision-based operator support system for quality inspection in electronics production. About the Quality Team The Quality Department in Stora Sundby plays a central role in ensuring that Westermo’s products and manufacturing processes maintain the highest standards. The team works closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to drive continuous improvements, analyse quality trends, handle non-conformances, and strengthen quality performance throughout the entire product lifecycle. Quality Engineers are involved from new product introduction through production, warranty, and after-sales activities, making quality an integrated part of everything we do. As part of your thesis, you will collaborate with experienced quality and manufacturing professionals and gain valuable insight into how modern quality assurance is carried out in a global technology company. Are You Our Next Thesis Student in Vision-Based Quality Inspection? In our factory in Stora Sundby, approximately 120 employees manufacture high-quality industrial networking products that are delivered to customers and partners around the world. We are continuously investing in new technologies, equipment, production flows, and digital capabilities to support our future growth. This thesis project focuses on developing a vision-based operator support solution capable of: * Identifying products automatically through image recognition * Visualising predefined control areas (ROIs) * Verifying critical mounting points through image analysis * Supporting operators in performing quality inspections more efficiently and consistently * Evaluating the feasibility and benefits of using AI-driven vision systems within electronics manufacturing The outcome of the project will contribute to our ongoing digitalisation journey and help explore new ways of enhancing quality assurance in production. Requirements: * Currently studying at a Swedish university * Knowledge of image analysis and programming * Experience with Python or similar programming languages * Swedish personal identity number (personnummer) or coordination number (samordningsnummer) Meritorious: * Experience with OpenCV * Experience with YOLO * Experience with TensorFlow * Knowledge of machine learning and deep learning * Experience from manufacturing or industrial environments In Return, We Offer: * An opportunity to work on a real industrial challenge with direct business relevance * Access to a modern manufacturing environment and advanced production technologies * Guidance from experienced engineers within Quality and Operations * A collaborative and supportive culture where knowledge sharing is encouraged * Insight into how AI and digitalisation are transforming modern manufacturing * The possibility to build valuable industry experience and professional networks Basic Information: Location: Wij 4, Stora Sundby, Sweden Thesis Level: Bachelor’s or Master’s Thesis Number of Students: 1-2 students Start Date: Spring Semester 2027 In your application, please include the following: * CV/Resume * Transcript of records * Application letter describing your interest in the thesis topic If applying together with another student, both students should submit separate applications and reference each other in the application. Last day to apply: 1 November 2026 Please note that selection is ongoing and candidates may be chosen before the application deadline. For further information, please contact: Elin Sandell, Recruiter elin.sandell@westermo.com