Engineering within mechanical testing

Sandvik Materials Technology in Sandviken is looking for a
Engineering within mechanical testing
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At Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) our mission is much more than supplying superior products, technology and processes. Working together to develop solutions based on our customers’ needs, and, thereby, achieving our business goals is a better description of our daily work. With curious co-workers and safety as our first priority, we create a work environment where you can grow both personally and professionally.  
To strengthen our operations, we are currently looking for an materials engineer with great interest in method development and laboratory work. The position is located at the Mechanical Metallurgy and Corrosion unit within Strategic Research in Sandviken.
Strategic Research is a central core function at SMT supporting all three divisions, Tube, Strip and Kanthal. The Mechanical Metallurgy and Corrosion unit within Strategic Research provide advanced competencies in the areas of corrosion, mechanical properties, heat treatment and sample preparation. We contribute with knowledge, generate high-quality test results and develop new and existing test methods. We work with a broad spectrum of methods, from standardized testing methods to complex methods of own design. The team consists of 13 persons including highly skilled engineers, specialists, experts and laboratory technicians.
Job Summary
As a Materials Engineer, your tasks are versatile, however, focus will be tasks related to the competence area mechanical properties. Your main task is method development, you also conduct tests and help to keep the laboratory in good shape. One other important area is to contribute with your knowledge to research and development projects or customer questions, which depending on project’s needs, may involve theoretical work as well as recommending testing approaches and setting up test matrices. We are actively working to increase flexibility in our operation. Therefore you may be assigned other tasks within or outside the department.
Your profile
We are looking for someone with thorough knowledge of materials engineering. You have a M.Sc. degree in Materials engineering or similar and several years of work experience in relevant field. Most important for you to thrive on this position is that you are an experienced laboratory engineer with the ability to carry out practical work. You have comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge in mechanical testing methodology, as well as several years of experience with relevant method development. You have the ability to suggest and set up suitable tests to obtain the answers needed for the material and application in question. In this position you need to present a solid understanding of measurement devices, hydraulics, mechanics, electronics, instrumentation and software. Knowledge of SMT’s materials and applications is a plus. As we work in an international company, you need very good skills in English, in both speaking and writing. To be well-suited to this position, you also need to be able to carry out informal conversation in Swedish.
We place great weight on your personal qualities, characterized by having a knack for the practical and the ability to come up with and carry out solutions. You have a strong desire and the drive to develop our operations. You work effectively with others but can also work independently to move your work forward. You are flexible and adapt to priorities and prevailing conditions. You have the ability to plan and structure the daily work, both independently and together with colleagues.
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:
Malin Kivisäkk, recruiting manager, +46 (0)26 263 646


Union contacts
Mona Davik, Akademikerförbundet, +46 (0)26 263 985
Kjell-Åke Klockervold, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 263 044
Mikael Larsson, Unionen, +46 (0)26 263 166


Send your application no later than February 23, 2020. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.com/career. Job ID:R0011354


For more information about the recruitment process, please contact:
Alexandra Unstad, recruitment specialist, +46 (0)26 26 36 08




Sandvik Materials Technology is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a world-leading manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. The cutting-edge expertise is based on an integrated production platform and industry-leading metallurgy and R&D. In 2018, sales were approximately 15 billion SEK with about 6,000 employees.