Volunteer position: Experienced mechanical engineer

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Engineers Without Borders Sweden (EWB-SWE) is working with Build up Nepal to fight poverty and empower rural entrepreneurs and poor communities to build safe, sustainable homes in Nepal. Current machines and mixers are based on outdated technology and there is huge potential for improvements. 

We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to volunteer in our team. Due to Covid-19 the work will be carried out remotely from Sweden. If the situation allows there will be a possibility of going to visit Nepal and volunteer work future on.

Main responsibilities - design and improvements work:

  • Working on a design for a low-cost mixer machine.

  • Completing the design of a low-cost compression tester - to test strength of bricks in the field, improving quality and safety of houses.

  • Ongoing improvements of existing manual machines – Follow up on the improvements made to the existing single- and double-mould machines.

  • Working on a design for a low-cost hydraulic machine.

We are looking for a driven person who is passionate about and experienced with hands-on machine work and improvements. Work experience within mechanical engineering (minimum 5 years), workshops, machine improvements and CAD design is a requirement. Previous experience from building, designing, repairing, and improving various types of machines is a big plus!

Location: Distance work

Start: As soon as possible

Time requirement: 8-15 hours per week remote work for 5 months

Engagement: Volunteer position

Apply

Road to Success series

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EWB-SWE is excited to invite you to the second event in our Road to Success series.

Our Road to Success series holds five events that are designed to equip newly arrived or Asylum seekers in Sweden with the proper tools to find a job.

In this event, you will gain insight into the Swedish job market and learn new networking techniques. A professional from UU Careers and a company recruiter from Engineer to Engineer Uppsala will give a talk and hold an interactive event.

When: Monday, 16th of November, 18:00-20:00

Where: Zoom

Cost: free of charge

Sign up and read more here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../road-to-success-networking...

This event is organised by EWB-SWE's initiative to help our newly arrived professionals to increase their chances of getting a job. We are sharing insights from recruiters, so that job seekers know how to prepare themselves for networking, CV writing, interviews, and tests. The event will also aid in understanding the Swedish job market and how job applicants can catch a recruiter's attention.

Walk In A Recruiter's Shoes

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EWB-SWE is excited to invite you to the online event - Walk In A Recruiter's Shoes. 

You will learn about the recruiting process from the perspective of Henrik Granqvist, Recruiter for Poolia. 

Where: Zoom

When: November 12th, 18:00 - 20:00

Who: Newly arrived professionals, asylum seekers, & Engineer to Engineer members

Price: Free of charge!

Sign up and read more here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/road-to-success-walk-in-a-recruiters-shoes-tickets-127284737075?fbclid=IwAR0mJPP2SFnE5IMb9cDCmJP2pc2Fl9JY7eTToXlqV2sh6Io8i6ygHcunEKI

This event is organised by EWB-SWE's initiative to help our newly arrived professionals to increase their chances of getting a job. We are sharing insights from recruiters, so that job seekers know how to prepare themselves for networking, CV writing, interviews, and tests. The event will also aid in understanding the Swedish job market and how job applicants can catch a recruiter's attention.

Openhack wins Swedish Institute tender for hackathon services provision

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Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden – The Swedish Institute has announced Openhack as a winner and first listed for hackathon services provision as part of its tender. 

“We are absolutely thrilled to have entered this relationship with the Swedish Institute. Hackathons are a great way of engaging people around challenges to creatively address them by developing solutions.”
— Lukas Leander, Openhack CEO

The first project is ongoing, done in cooperation with UNICEF and focuses on children & the COVID-19 crisis (www.hack.sweden.se/kids). Future projects are expected to be integrated in cooperations Sweden has with different countries around the world.

The Swedish Institute is a government agency in Sweden with the responsibility to spread information about Sweden outside the country. It promotes interest and confidence in Sweden around the globe. 

Openhack was founded in 2015 as a non-profit project under Engineers Without Borders Sweden and grew to become our subsidiary. Openhack works towards making a difference by answering pressing societal and humanitarian challenges through open source development.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Openhack - coding for humanity AB (svb)
Inês Boski
+46760360154
ines.boski@openhack.io


Minimising the Digitalisation Gap

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Christian Naccache is head of EWB-SWE’s digitalisation focus group. The group aims at minimising the digitalisation gap and has installed various computer labs in Tanzania and Cameroon. Tomorrow Christian will speak about his experience of planning and implementing international projects. You will also learn about the importance of local collaborations to make digitalisation projects long-term sustainable. 

Join in via zoom https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/61901854563 at 17.30-18.30

If you are in Stockholm, you are welcome to attend the talk at KTH Entré. Due to the current restrictions, there is a limited number of seats. Secure a spot by emailing events.kth@ewb-swe.org