Karin Videfors Email & Phone Number

Hillerstorp

Denver, CO, US

Master (60 credits) in Mechanical engineering. Awarded with "student of the year".

Jonkoping, Sweden

A product development project in collaboration with Coloreel. The aim of the study was to optimize the fixation unit in an instant thread colouring machine.

Bankeryd, Sweden

• Responsible for comparative study of paintbrushes with focus on the user’s ergonomics to if possible improve product design and increase the possibility of a good working environment through a better tool.
• Used motion capture and EMG to determine how users interact with different paintbrush shafts when working actively
• Included studies of optimal ergonomic movement patterns, gripping patterns for handheld tools and painters’ requirements and work environment
• Bachelor thesis, awarded with scholarship for “Best Final Degree Project”

Jonkoping, Sweden

• Part of a product development team responsible for developing an ergonomic harness/carrier belt for a grass trimmer. Development of a unique product adjustable for left- and right-handed as well as for a wide range of.
• Project outcome was a unique product adjustable for left- and right-handed as well as for a wide range of body shapes, filling a gap in the product flora.
• Included function analysis considering human anatomic and analysis
• CAD, shape and form analysis and development of prototypes through 3D printing and sewing
• Production of final product
• Required close cooperation with stakeholders

Jönköping, Sweden

• Part of a product development team responsible for developing a functional solution for cable storage for adjustable desks.
• Project outcome was a cable tray filling customer requirement including being easy accessible, esthetic, adaptable to different desk sizes and easy and cost efficient to manufacture
• Included function analysis, cost analysis and material evaluation
• CAD, shape and form analysis and development of prototypes through 3D printing
• Production of final proof of concept product
• Required close cooperation with stakeholders

Nässjö, Sweden

• Responsible for promoting health and wellness in the Social Public Administration in Nässjö Municipality, Sweden, through operational and strategic work. One of my main goals was to reduce sickness absence among.
• Required organizational skills and collaboration with stakeholders
• Included independent work and budget responsibility
• Project management, prioritization and both short-term and long-term planning of activities to reach given goals and match budget and expectations

Järfälla, Sweden

• Responsible for organizing and planning wellness program for employees at Saab Tech.
• Included goals connected to increase the employees’ wellness
• Methods included coaching and practical training
• Responsible for employee health screenings through a screening tool where employees’ health was screened to get a starting point to discuss lifestyle changes to achieve a healthier behavior
• Position included budget responsibility

Greater Stockholm Region, Sweden

• Acting store manager being responsible for the daily work in the store, including orders, finance, sales and the store displays.
• Included being part of the store chain’s product committee, reviewing new products
• Working in a team responsible for planning and opening new stores
• Required strong organizational skills

Degree Of Bachelor Of Science In Mechanical Engineering, Product Design And Development

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Finished my master in Mechanical engineering i June 2019 and was rewarded with "Student of the year".

Bachelor'S Degree, Health And Physical Education/Fitness

Naturvetenskapliga Programmet, Natur