Technical Student for KTH Innovation Makerspace – Help Startups Go from Idea to Prototype!
KTH Innovation is one of Europe’s leading startup hubs. Each year, we help hundreds of students and researchers explore ideas and launch startups. Our alumni include Blykalla, Airmee, TERASi, SuperAnnotate and Flox, as well as founders behind ventures such as Lovable and Neko Health.
An important part of our work is supporting teams developing physical products. That’s where you come in!
Your Role
We are looking for a student with an interest in, and experience from design and product development who wants a flexible part-time job alongside their studies. You will apply your technical skills, develop your prototyping expertise and gain insight into how startups and early-stage technologies evolve.
As a student assistant, you will support teams developing physical products, helping them move from ideas to functional prototypes in the KTH Innovation Makerspace.
Your responsibilities include:
- Providing hands-on and digital support with CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, basic electronics and prototype fabrication. You will particularly help others use 3D printers effectively and safely.
- Guiding teams in defining what to test, choosing prototyping methods, planning iterations and evaluating results. Teams remain responsible for their own product development.
- Introducing teams to the makerspace, its tools and equipment, and helping maintain welcoming, well-organized routines and workflows.
You will also contribute to events, study visits and administrative tasks. You will join the KTH Innovation student assistant team and collaborate with KTH's central makerspace, other makerspaces at KTH and student associations working with hardware.
The position is 30%, with flexible working hours to accommodate your studies. Some evening events are included.
Read more about KTH Innovation
Qualifications
Required - what is actually needed in the role
- Admission to a first-, second- or third-cycle programme at a Swedish university.
- Good spoken and written English as it is needed in daily work.
- Practical knowledge of CAD software.
- Experience using 3D printers.
Personal Attributes
We value inclusion, openness and diversity. You should enjoy helping people with different backgrounds and levels of experience feel welcome and confident in exploring their ideas.
- You enjoy collaborating with and helping others.
- You are solution-oriented and can troubleshoot practical technical problems independently.
- You communicate technical concepts clearly and adapt your guidance to different levels of knowledge.
- You take responsibility, show initiative and work independently.
- You contribute to a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable asking questions, experimenting and learning.
Meriting- desirable, but not all are expected
- At least one year of studies remaining at KTH.
- Experience in physical product prototyping and product development.
- Practical experience building hardware and/or software solutions.
- Experience with makerspace equipment and manufacturing methods, such as laser cutting, casting, vacuum forming or 3D scanning.
- Experience from student associations or other organizations connected to hardware and/or startups.
- Knowledge of electronics.
- Swedish language skills as it fascilitates daily work.
Join us at KTH
KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.
Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work and grow at KTH
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Application
Apply through KTH’s recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for making sure your application is complete when submitted. Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the final day of the application period.
Instructions
The application must include the following documents:
- A cover letter (maximum one page) in which you briefly:
- Explain why you are interested in innovation, prototyping, and the startup environment.
- Provide a concrete example of something you have built, developed, or prototyped, and describe the tools, methods, or techniques you used.
- Provide a concrete example of a time you helped someone else solve a technical problem, learn a tool, or make progress on a project.
- A short CV (maximum one page) that focuses on the requirements and the additional desirable qualifications.
Applications that do not follow these instructions may be assessed less favourably.
Your application must be received by KTH no later than midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time) on the final application date.
About the position
The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to one year with a possibility for extension, with a starting date to be agreed upon.
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Type of employment: Temporary position
Contract type: Part-time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 30%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: PA-2026-2656
Contact:
- Lisa Ericsson, lisaeric@kth.se
Published: 2026-10-30
Last application date: 2026-11-15
