R&D ENGINEERS WITHIN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

TECHNICAL EXPERT & TRUE NETWORKER?
WE VALUE THAT IN YOU

Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) is a world-leading developer and manufacturer of products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys for the most demanding environments, as well as products and systems for industrial heating. SMT consists of three product areas: Tube, Primary Products, and Strip, Wire and Heating Technology.

At the R&D Center within SMT, we work together with our customers to strengthen our market position and meet increasing demands. Our center set the industry standard when it comes to successful launches of new products and materials, and we are now looking for two talented engineers, interested in working in the automotive, petrochemical, and other interesting industries where stainless steels are used. These positions are temporary until December 31, 2017.

Job Summary

As an R&D Engineer you develop our product portfolio by identifying and solving technical problems connected to material and manufacturing, as well as by conducting materials studies using our well-equipped laboratories, reviewing and documenting the results in technical reports and presentations. You are also participating in product development projects and supporting the organization in responding to customers' questions about our products and their usage. Additionally, you represent SMT in external technical contexts, such as meetings with customers and at conferences.

Your profile

We are looking for someone with a Master’s in Engineering, preferably in materials science or chemical engineering, with knowledge of and interest in materials, their properties and test methods. Previous experience working with product development is advantageous. Excellent communication skills in English, in both speaking and writing, are prerequisite for the position, and knowledge of Swedish is desirable.

We place great value on your personal qualities, characterized by being result oriented and the ability to challenge and improve our ways of working. You have good analytical abilities, a strong will and great enthusiasm, and you see development opportunities for both yourself and the business. You also have a genuine interest in technical issues and materials, and as you have a large network of contacts, it is important that you have excellent ability to establish and maintain good relationships, both internally and externally.

We are a company with an open-minded culture, actively working to create a workplace that is characterized by diversity and inclusion.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact:

Katarina Persson, recruiting manager, +46 (0)26 260 576

Union contacts

Mikael Larsson, Unionen, +46 (0)26 264 311

Lars Carlborg, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 263 985

Please send your application no later than October 28, 2016 as selections are made on an ongoing basis. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.se/career, Job ID: 347025.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.

Recruitment Specialist

Eva Ferner

Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering advanced products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2015, the Group had about 46,000 employees and sales of about 91 billion SEK in more than 150 countries.

Deadline: 28 Oct
Job-ID: 347025

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