(edit title) Opportunities for an aeronautical engineer Fluent English, learning Swedish Options

[Andres_Spa]

Hello everyone.

I'm an aeronautical engineering student in Spain planning to move to Sweden. I'm graduating next year (expected, bachelor degree plus aerospacial vehicles and aircrafts master) so it's time to start looking for options, companies, cities...

My partner is Swedish, which made me be interested by Swedish culture and way of life. I have been in Sweden 4 times last year and I have to say that I love the country, the culture, the people and the food. Thanks to her I have started learning Swedish, mostly from a couple of months ago, that I started to take it more seriously (before I haven't had much free time).

I have already applied for a master students Summer job in Saab (I'm waiting for their response) to try to get a first job and some experience working in Sweden.

I'm open minded, I'm not rejecting any options out of the aeronautical and aerospace fields. I love engines, automotion, structures and automatic control, to say a few examples.

Are there any chances to get a job as an engineer in Sweden?
Please, tell me your opinion.

Ha det bra!

[rtharper]

Are there any chances to get a job as an engineer in Sweden?. Please, tell me your opinion.

Definitely. You're doing the right thing learning Swedish early. There are probably plenty of companies whose working language in English, as well, and trying to get your foot in the door might be easier at such a company, not only because of the language barrier, but because such companies are usually already in the habit of hiring international applicants.

One thing I know little about is the licensing requirements for engineers. If there is such a qualification, you will either have to obtain the Swedish version or have a qualification from your own country translated/transferred. Someone with more experience with your specific field can help you out, there.

[Andres_Spa]

One thing I know little about is the licensing requirements for engineers. If there is such a qualification, you will either have to obtain the Swedish version or have a quali ... (show full quote)

One thing I know little about is the licensing requirements for engineers. If there is such a qualification, you will either have to obtain the Swedish version or have a qualification from your own country translated/transferred. Someone with more experience with your specific field can help you out, there. ... (hide full quote)

First of all, thanks for your quick answer.

I have been reading about it, here is it:
"The procedures for evaluating and recognizing qualifications earned in the foreign country will depend whether you wish to enter an occupation or pursue further studies, whether your chosen occupation is regulated or non-regulated, and the country in which you intend to settle. As a general rule, if your chosen occupation is regulated, the recognition of qualifications will be determined by the appropriate national competent authority, while for a non-regulated occupation, recognition is normally at the discretion of the employer. In general, applicants for non-regulated occupations will have to demonstrate to their potential employer that they possess the experience and training required for the job."
And here is the link with Swedish regulated occupations:
http://www.hsv.se/qualificationsrecognitio...7480002186.html

You can see it in Swedish if you prefer so:
http://www.hsv.se/utlandskutbildning/regle...c800056642.html

It seems that engineer is a non-regulated occupation. It depends on the company if they need or want the qualification translated.
This is what I found, any personal experience or more knowledge than what I have will be appreciated.

[rtharper]

It seems that engineer is a non-regulated occupation. It depends on the company if they need or want the qualification translated.This is what I found, any personal experience ... (show full quote)

It seems that engineer is a non-regulated occupation. It depends on the company if they need or want the qualification translated.
This is what I found, any personal experience or more knowledge than what I have will be appreciated. ... (hide full quote)

In that case, I think that you will again find that, in more internationally focussed companies, there is less likely to be friction in the hiring process related to having a foreign qualification.

Best of luck!

[Rick Methven]

As there are only 2 companies in the aerospace sector in Sweden - SAAB and Volvoflygmotor, your choices are limited. I joined SAAB in 1980 because SAAB lacked civil aerospace experience having only one customer ( Swedish air force) & only military experience. Currently with cutback in government spending on defence and a civil program that is only component production for Airbus/Boeing, there are very few opportunities for aeronautical engineers. In the 1980's with the SAAB 340 program, the whole scene was different and non- Swedish engineers flooded into Linköping.

[Andres_Spa]

Thanks Rick.
As I said, I'm open-minded and despite the aerospace sector will be my priority I feel quite interested by automotion too. Let's try our best.

[wabasha]

Volvo Group puts their job listings on careerbuilder.se. I am currently a consultant there and see many non-swedish names on the emails coming from HR.