Thea Svensson

Thea Svensson has an extensive work history, primarily in the field of mechanical engineering. In 2019, they joined Plejd as a Designer/Mechanical Engineer, later transitioning to the role of Manager, Mechanical Engineering in April 2021.

Prior to their time at Plejd, Thea worked at IKEA of Sweden from 2014 to 2019. During this period, they served as a Mechanical Design Engineer, specializing in mechanical and electrical design within lighting and homesmart products. Thea also gained expertise in using Windchill(PLUS) and Solidworks as a superuser.

From 2017 to 2019, Thea was employed by IKEA Group as a Product Development Engineer and Product Owner, with a focus on children's lighting. Their responsibilities included ensuring the timely delivery of technical development projects.

Thea also gained experience at Sigma Industry and Scania in 2014, working as a Mechanical Engineer and a Master Thesis Student respectively. At Scania, their project involved assessing ergonomic aspects for the development of special tools for service workshops.

Furthermore, Thea worked as a Component Design Engineer at Ikea Components AB from 2012 to 2014, focusing on construction tasks and technical documentation in areas such as hinges and lifters.

Throughout their career, Thea has taken on additional roles such as being a mentor to students with Asperger's/ADHD and an exercise leader at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Thea also had short-term positions at Maxomorra, where they contributed to market strategy projects and worked as a product developer for eco-friendly rubber boots.

Before entering the field of mechanical engineering, Thea gained retail experience as a Salesperson in the Exchange and Repurchase/Kassa department at IKEA Group from 2008 to 2012.

Thea Svensson began their education in 2005 at Haganäskolan, where they completed their gymnasieutbildning in Teknikprogramet in 2008. Thea then went on to attend Kungliga tekniska högskolan from 2009 to 2014, where they obtained their Civilingenjörsexamen in Produktdesign / Teknisk design. In 2012, Thea also participated in a Product Development Project (PDP) at Aalto Design Factory in Espoo, Finland.