Client cases
Since 2007, we have helped companies identify and engage specialists for organisations with high technical demands – locally, in the Nordics and internationally.
Clients we have worked with
Some of the clients we have worked with
When the right expertise requires a broader perspective
Here we present three client assignments in IT, advanced research and industrial production that show how we work – from identifying specialist expertise to employment, relocation and the start of the assignment.
Case 01
International IT expertise for a global industrial group
10+ IT specialists via Remote IT India and internationally
Services delivered
1The challenge
Senior IT specialists who could contribute quickly in a large organisation with complex, business-critical systems – a profile that is hard to find locally alone.
2How we solved it
Targeted international search based on the assignment's requirements for skills, seniority and experience in similar technical environments – not on geography.
3The result
More than ten IT specialists working remotely from India and other countries as an integrated part of Scania's team.
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Background
Scania is an international industrial group with extensive operations in development, production and digital services. Behind the business are complex IT environments that need to be developed, maintained and adapted to changing business requirements.
Co-Worker Technology has supported Scania by identifying and delivering senior IT specialists for assignments in software development, application operations and the further development of business-critical systems.
In total, we have delivered more than ten IT specialists, all engaged through our Remote IT India and Remote IT Global services.
The challenge – finding the right experience for complex IT environments
The need was not only about finding developers with the right technical skills. The specialists also needed to be able to work in a large organisation with established systems, dependencies between different functions and high demands on continuity.
For senior IT roles, the combination of technical expertise, relevant project experience and the ability to contribute quickly in an existing organisation is often decisive.
Limiting the search to the local job market alone risks making the pool unnecessarily narrow.
Our approach – international search based on the client's requirements
We used targeted search to identify IT specialists with relevant experience in similar technical environments.
The search was based on the assignment's requirements for skills, seniority and previous experience, rather than on geographical availability alone.
Through our international candidate networks, we were able to broaden the pool and identify specialists with the combination of technical experience and working style the assignments required.
The delivery – specialists integrated into the client's organisation
We delivered IT consultants who worked with Scania's organisation on the development and maintenance of IT systems.
The assignments included software development, application management and technical support for existing system environments.
The specialists work remotely from India and other countries as an integrated part of Scania's teams.
Specialist roles and skills in the assignments
Azure Developer
Development of cloud-based solutions and integrations in Microsoft Azure.
IT and solution architecture
Architecture for business-critical systems, integrations and the further development of the IT environment.
Senior Developer – Dynamics 365
Development and customisation of business systems based on Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Cloud Development
Cloud development, migration and further development of applications in cloud environments.
What the assignment shows
This collaboration shows how international search can complement the local candidate market, even when the client is a large, established industrial group.
Our role was to identify relevant senior specialists and enable consulting assignments tailored to Scania's technical and organisational needs.
Services delivered
Areas of expertise
Case 02
Highly specialised researchers and engineers for advanced R&D
70+ consultants during the most extensive period of the collaboration
Services delivered
- Consulting
- Recruitment
- Vendor Management
- Relocation
1The challenge
R&D assignments requiring deep specialist expertise, often with a PhD and industrial experience – in fields where only a handful of people have the right profile.
2How we solved it
International headhunting of researchers and senior engineers, combined with contracts, work permits and relocation through to the start of the assignment in Sweden.
3The result
A partnership since 2011, with more than 70 consultants at its peak in Huawei's Swedish R&D operations in Stockholm, Lund and Gothenburg.
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Background – a long-standing collaboration in research and development
Since 2011, Co-Worker Technology has supported Huawei with specialist expertise in research and development.
The collaboration has mainly involved Huawei's Swedish R&D operations in Stockholm, Lund and Gothenburg, but we have also provided talent solutions in other Nordic countries and internationally.
During the most extensive period of the collaboration, we had more than 70 consultants engaged in Huawei's research and development operations in Sweden.
The assignments have covered advanced technology development in areas such as telecommunications, wireless communication, electronics, power systems and mechanical design.
The challenge – research requires specialist expertise at the highest level
In advanced research and development, a broad engineering background is rarely enough.
Many assignments require in-depth knowledge of a very specific technical field, often combined with a doctorate, research work and practical experience in industrial product development.
In some specialist fields, only a limited number of people have the right combination of skills. Identifying these candidates therefore requires a different approach than traditional recruitment.
It is about understanding the research field, identifying relevant international centres of expertise and actively approaching specialists who are not necessarily looking for new assignments.
Our approach – international headhunting of researchers and senior engineers
We have used targeted international search to identify candidates with the right academic and technical background.
The search has covered specialists from international research and development environments, technology companies and other organisations with relevant cutting-edge expertise.
The candidates were handpicked based on the specific skills requirements of each assignment.
An important part of the work has been identifying people who were prepared to relocate to Sweden to work in Huawei's research and development organisation.
We have also managed different consulting models, both with specialists employed by Co-Worker and with subcontractors working through their own companies.
Specialist roles we have delivered
The collaboration has mainly covered advanced technical areas in telecommunications and product development. Examples of specialist roles, grouped by area of expertise:
Wireless communication and telecom
- RF & Microwave Engineer
- Antenna Design Engineer
- Radio Systems Engineer
- Wireless Communication Researcher
- Signal Processing Engineer
- Baseband Algorithm Engineer
Electronics and power systems
- Power Electronics Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Electronics Hardware Engineer
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Specialist
Mechanical and systems development
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Thermal Management Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Systems Architect
Advanced research
- 5G / Advanced Wireless Researcher
- Research Scientist – Telecommunications
These roles illustrate the high degree of specialisation that characterises the assignments. Many of the consultants engaged have held doctoral degrees.
International relocation – from identified specialist to assignment in Sweden
Finding the right candidate was often only the first part of the process. For international specialists, we also needed to coordinate the conditions for starting assignments in Sweden.
This could include employment or consulting contracts, practical preparations, work permits where required, and relocation.
By combining international search with the ability to employ and administer consultants locally, we could support the entire process up to the start of the assignment.
The delivery – an extensive group of highly specialised consultants
During the most extensive period of the collaboration, we had more than 70 consultants engaged in Huawei's Swedish R&D operations.
This meant not only a large number of placements, but also a broad range of technical specialist areas and different consulting models.
Our work covered both individual niche recruitments and a more extensive, ongoing need for expertise in research and development.
Countries we have recruited specialists from
Through targeted international headhunting, we have recruited researchers and engineers from countries including the following for Huawei's R&D operations in Sweden.
USA
Canada
Brazil
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Italy
Tunisia
Iran
China
South Korea
Singapore
What the assignment shows
Huawei is a clear example of our ability to carry out advanced international specialist recruitment over a long period.
The assignment shows how targeted headhunting, international candidate networks and local consulting solutions can be combined to meet skills needs that are hard to solve through local recruitment alone.
It also shows our capacity to manage a larger group of consultants across several technical specialist areas and in several geographical locations.
Services delivered
- Consulting
- Recruitment
- Vendor Management
- Relocation
Areas of expertise
Case 03
International specialist recruitment for advanced battery production
40+ handpicked, internationally recruited consultants
Services delivered
- Try & Hire
- Recruitment
- Consulting
- Relocation
1The challenge
Large-scale battery production required specialists with hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing – and the candidate market in Sweden was limited.
2How we solved it
International search targeting relevant industrial environments, Try & Hire with a view to direct employment, and relocation to Sweden.
3The result
More than 40 handpicked specialists in areas such as quality, automation, safety and project management – recruited internationally for on-site assignments in Sweden.
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Background – specialist expertise for an industrial build-up
Northvolt's investment in large-scale battery production in Sweden created a need for a large number of technical specialists with experience in advanced manufacturing and industrial production environments.
Co-Worker Technology had the opportunity to contribute to the supply of skills by identifying and placing engineers and other technical specialists for assignments in Sweden.
In total, we placed more than 40 consultants. All were handpicked through our international recruitment process and relocated to Sweden for their assignments.
The challenge – specialist roles that are hard to fill locally
Large-scale battery production places high demands on a combination of production expertise, industrial automation, quality assurance, process equipment and safety.
Many of the roles required experience in advanced manufacturing environments, where the specialists had previously worked with production processes, technical installations or quality work on an industrial scale.
It was not only about finding qualified engineers. The candidates needed relevant hands-on experience in complex production environments and the ability to apply their knowledge in an operation under construction.
For several of the specialist roles, the available candidate market in Sweden was limited. Large-scale battery cell manufacturing was a new industry in the country, and roles such as FMEA moderators, ATEX experts and machine vision and material flow engineers are hard to find here. We therefore focused on countries where this type of expertise is more established, for example in the automotive, electronics and process industries.
Our approach – international search in relevant industrial environments
We broadened the search to international markets where there were candidates with experience in advanced manufacturing, automation, process industry and industrial quality assurance.
Instead of starting from a single country, we focused on identifying the right skills and relevant industrial experience.
Each candidate was sought and assessed based on the technical requirements of the role in question, previous duties and experience in similar production environments.
This made it possible to find specialists with hands-on experience in industrial processes that were directly relevant to the assignments in Sweden.
Specialist roles we filled
The roles are grouped by area of expertise.
Production quality and quality assurance
Production Quality Engineers responsible for production quality work, follow-up and improvement of manufacturing processes.
FMEA Moderators with expertise in structured risk analysis and identifying potential failures in products and processes.
Automation and industrial technology
Automation Engineers with experience of automated production systems and industrial control systems.
Industrial Machine Vision Engineers with specialist expertise in camera-based inspection, image analysis and automated quality control.
Material flows and production
Material Flow Engineers with experience of internal material flows, production logistics and efficient material handling in manufacturing environments.
Process equipment and industrial installations
Process Equipment Installation Engineers with experience of installing and integrating industrial process equipment.
Industrial safety
ATEX Experts with specialist expertise in explosive atmospheres and the relevant safety requirements.
Technical project management
Technical Project Managers with experience of coordinating technical projects, installations and industrial activities.
Laboratory operations
Deputy Managers Laboratory with experience of laboratory management and technical quality processes.
From international recruitment to on-site work in Sweden
As the assignments required a physical presence in Sweden, relocation was a central part of the delivery.
Our responsibility covered not only identifying candidates with the right skills, but also helping to create the conditions for them to move to Sweden and start their assignments.
This involved coordinating the recruitment process, candidate dialogue, contractual conditions and practical matters related to international relocation.
By combining international search with relocation, we were able to broaden the candidate market without limiting ourselves to specialists already living in Sweden.
The delivery – more than 40 international specialists
In total, we placed more than 40 technical specialists in Northvolt's operations.
The consultants represented several areas of expertise, from production quality and automation to industrial safety, material flows and technical project management.
All candidates were identified through our own search work and recruited internationally for on-site assignments in Sweden.
Try & Hire with direct employment in mind
All consultants were placed through a Try & Hire arrangement, with the aim of them moving to direct employment at Northvolt. The consultants were also offered employment, but due to Northvolt's financial situation, around eight specialists continued as our consultants until January 2025.
Countries we have recruited and relocated specialists from
A selection of the countries where we recruited specialists and handled their relocation to Sweden for the Northvolt assignments.
- USA
Mexico- United Kingdom
Morocco- Tunisia
Ghana
Nigeria
Egypt
North Macedonia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Pakistan
India
Philippines
Indonesia
What the assignment shows
Northvolt is an example of how international specialist recruitment can contribute to the supply of skills in major industrial investments and production start-ups.
When the local candidate market is not enough, international search can provide access to engineers with experience in similar manufacturing environments in other parts of the world.
The assignment shows our ability to combine targeted recruitment, technical skills matching and relocation to fill a larger number of specialist roles in advanced industry.
Services delivered
- Try & Hire
- Recruitment
- Consulting
- Relocation
Areas of expertise
Finding the right specialist expertise locally is hard?
Our assignments for Scania, Huawei and Northvolt show how different skills needs can require different solutions – from senior IT expertise and advanced research to experienced engineers for industrial production.
What they have in common is our approach: we start from the client's requirements and search wherever the right expertise is, locally or internationally. We help you with recruitment, consulting assignments, international relocation and local employment solutions.
What our clients and consultants say
Co-Worker Technology has proven to be an invaluable asset in our talent acquisition endeavors. My previous collaborations with them have been highly rewarding, as their recruiters possess a comprehensive understanding of the technology market. Co-Worker played a pivotal role in two significant projects: firstly, in bolstering our Tech Talent Acquisition function by sourcing highly skilled tech TA professionals, and secondly, in establishing engineering functions for one of our domains. Their unwavering commitment to time efficiency, exceptional quality, and rapid execution stands as the cornerstone of their services, which has consistently motivated me to engage with them once more.
Johan at Co-Worker was always there to help during my time at Huawei. Fast to respond, on-point information, transparent – all the things you would hope for in a supplier. With the added bonus of a highly professional and positive attitude where no problem was big enough to even become a problem. Johan and Johanna at Co-Worker would always go above and beyond to support us as a client, and it was much appreciated. I would warmly recommend Co-Worker to anyone in the industry.
A collaboration with Co-Worker Technology leads to great results. With experience in quickly finding and attracting qualified candidates in a tough market, they help us start new business – in a very professional, fast and transparent dialogue.
I have worked as a consultant for Co-Worker in 2016–2017 in Stockholm and since 2017 in Espoo, Finland. The Stockholm assignment required on-site presence, while the Finnish assignment has mainly been carried out remotely from my home office. As an employee of Co-Worker, I do not have to worry about formalities, but can focus on my work, which deals with wireless communications, especially radio equipment regulation and the use of the electromagnetic spectrum. During my Stockholm assignment I lived in the heart of Stockholm, which was a very positive experience – I had a very nice rented apartment that Co-Worker found and made available for me. I retired last December, but I still continue working, now part-time. The current arrangement suits me perfectly.
I have been working with Co-Worker for just over a year, and it has been a great experience from the first day – I always feel supported during my assignment. The company is very professional: all routines are handled efficiently, and my questions are answered promptly and thoroughly. Co-Worker also genuinely cares about its employees – on birthdays and work anniversaries I have been surprised with flowers and notes, which makes me feel valued. The open communication and approachable management create trust and transparency; I have always felt comfortable reaching out to Johan and Johanna. It is a privilege to work for an organization that is professional, values its employees and nurtures a positive and supportive work environment.
Having been a part of this incredible company for two and a half years, I can confidently say that Co-Worker Technology is an exceptional organization that prioritizes its employees and fosters an environment of growth, collaboration, and innovation. From the moment I joined, I was welcomed with open arms and made to feel like an integral part of the team. I wholeheartedly recommend Co-Worker Technology to anyone seeking an organization that values its employees and offers a dynamic and fulfilling career.
I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this esteemed company, which has entrusted me with the opportunity to work for a prestigious client. The support and guidance I have received from CWT have been invaluable, which has allowed me to fully dedicate myself to my consulting tasks. I am grateful for the friendly and collaborative approach of the management, which has made my experience even more rewarding, and I am proud to be associated with such a reputable company.
My consulting company has been cooperating with Co-Worker for many years. It has always been a pleasant experience to get in contact with the great staff working there. I am very impressed by and also grateful for their professionalism, friendliness and prompt feedback.
During my seven-year tenure with Co-Worker Technology, I had the pleasure of experiencing their exceptional professionalism and outstanding commitment first-hand. They were very responsive, promptly addressing any requests or inquiries I had along the way, and excelled at establishing a strong bridge between the company and contractor. I wholeheartedly recommend Co-Worker Technology as a professional and trustworthy partner.
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