Joakim Eriksson
About Joakim Eriksson
Joakim Eriksson is a System Engineer currently employed at Saab Kockums AB in Malmö, Sweden. He has extensive experience in various engineering roles across the automotive, subsea oil and gas, commercial vehicles, and defense industries.
Work at Saab
Joakim Eriksson has been employed at Saab Kockums AB as a System Engineer since 2017. His role involves working on complex systems and contributing to the development of defense and maritime solutions. Prior to his current position, he worked at Saab Kockums AB as a Mechanical and Systems Engineer from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on system integration and engineering tasks. His tenure at Saab reflects a commitment to advancing technology in the defense sector.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Industry
Joakim Eriksson has extensive experience in the automotive sector, having worked at Volvo Car Group as a Machine Operator from 2004 to 2006. He later held multiple roles at Volvo Group Trucks Technology, including Global Component Responsible and Design Engineer, from 2010 to 2014. His work involved overseeing component design and engineering processes, contributing to the development of commercial vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Joakim Eriksson studied Industrial and Product Design at Polhemsgymnasiet, achieving an Upper Secondary School diploma from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his education at Chalmers University of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Product Design Engineering from 2004 to 2007. In 2019, he completed a basic course in Development and Acquisition of Military Systems at the Swedish Defence University, enhancing his knowledge in military systems.
Consultancy Roles and Industry Experience
Throughout his career, Joakim Eriksson has worked as a consultant in various capacities. He was a Product Development Consultant at Alten Sweden (formerly Xdin AB) from 2007 to 2017, where he gained experience in product development across different sectors. Additionally, he worked as a Designer at FMC Technologies from 2007 to 2010, focusing on design solutions for the subsea oil and gas industry, and has also contributed to projects in the defense industry.