Julia Petersson
About Julia Petersson
Julia Petersson is a Mechanical Designer and Detail Project Planner at Saab, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various roles, including internships and student ambassador positions, throughout her career.
Current Role at Saab
Julia Petersson currently serves as a Mechanical Designer and Detail Project Planner at Saab in Malmö. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the Blekinge model submarine project at Saab Kockums. Her responsibilities include ensuring the correct positioning of components while considering various project requirements. In her dual role, she allocates 15% of her time to design engineering and 85% to detail project planning within the Arrangement department. She collaborates closely with department heads, project leaders, and team leaders to ensure that project assignments remain on track.
Previous Experience at Semcon
Prior to her current role, Julia Petersson worked at Semcon as a Student Ambassador from 2017 to 2018 for a duration of 10 months in Lund, Sweden. In this position, she engaged with students and promoted the company’s initiatives. Her experience at Semcon provided her with insights into project management and communication within a corporate environment.
Internship Experience at Saab Dynamics AB
In 2016, Julia Petersson completed a Summer Engineering Internship at Saab Dynamics AB in Linköping, Sweden, for a period of 2 months. This internship allowed her to gain practical experience in engineering and project planning, laying the groundwork for her future roles in the industry.
Master's Thesis at IKEA Group
Julia Petersson conducted her Master’s Thesis in Mechanical Engineering at IKEA Group in 2018, where she worked for 5 months in Älmhult, Kronobergs län, Sweden. This experience contributed to her understanding of mechanical design and project planning, further enhancing her skills in the field.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
Julia Petersson studied at Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, where she pursued a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Product Development. Her studies spanned from 2013 to 2018, providing her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.