Experienced R&D Engineer

Are you eager to develop the next generation of our solutions, explore how we can commercialize our work and join forces with our customers to find the best results? Then we really want to meet you!
Right now, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and division Rock Tools is looking for an experienced R&D Engineer with passion for product development. This is a unique opportunity to work in a key role within research and build new knowledge while developing a global network of brilliant minds!
About us and the team
R&D is the soul of our work, as we deliver cutting-edge products and solutions to our mining and construction customers across the globe. You’re part of our Product Development team where we play a key role in ensuring increased performance of our products, as well as adding true value for all customers using them. By bringing revolutionary thinking, trying new ideas and creatively challenging what we already know, we’re ready to shape the future of this industry.
About your job
In this position, you identify, develop and utilize experimental and numerical methods within Down-The-Hole (DTH) rock drilling applications, which is an important factor for us to stay successful in our product development. You use FEM simulations – such as stress wave analysis, non-linear dynamic analysis, fatigue and structural optimization. By supporting our design engineers, you help to solve complex problems within and related to impact dynamics and in detailed design challenges.
We operate in a complex setting with many interfaces, where strong collaboration is central, and you collaborate with our product facility on the premises to improve many of our production processes. For us, this means sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, inspiring others and showing true team spirit. You make sure to keep all our stakeholders in the loop, and not to forget, close interactions with both local and global R&D teams.
The location for this position is Sandviken and some planned travel may occur.
Your profile
We're looking for someone with a M.Sc. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics or another similar area. You have several years of industry experience where you preferably worked with numerical methods such as FEM or CFD, and you can easily adapt and focus between short- and long-term activities. You have an enthusiastic attitude to search novel solutions and new methods, as well as the patience to focus on details when needed while promoting long-term knowledge evolution. It’s advantageous with knowledge of rock drilling applications. Acting in our global environment, you also need to communicate fluently in English, while knowledge of Swedish is beneficial.
You have a curious and analytical mind, and you thrive when you get to solve a proper problem by trying out different solutions – aiming for the highest quality and the best end result. We value your good cooperation, presentation, networking and hands on problem-solving skills. You have a proactive and independent touch to leverage your own expertise – always looking to educate yourself and acquire new knowledge, and you happily share your findings with others to lift the competence of our entire organization.
Our culture
At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.
Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact Thomas Berggren, recruiting manager, thomas.berggren@sandvik.com
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Union contacts – Sweden
Cecilia Mickelsson, Unionen, +46 (0)70 616 90 89
Rickard Andreasson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)76 763 66 26
Linda Adamsson, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 616 03 10

Recruitment Specialist: Gustaf Sjögren
How to apply
Send your application no later than October 20, 2024. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0070947.
As we aim for a fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you will therefore receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins after the application deadline.
To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2023, sales were approximately 66 billion SEK with about 17,000 employees.