Lead Materials Technology Engineer – Steel

Lead Materials Technology Engineer – Steel
Would you like being a part of shaping the future solutions for a sustainable transport and infrastructure industry? Do you like working with materials technology, projects and continuously having an open dialogue with your stakeholders? Do you enjoy teamwork and developing yourself and others to meet future challenges? Then take the opportunity to join the journey of creating future solutions for our customers as well as building a sustainable working environment characterized by trust, openness and wellbeing.


This is us, your new colleagues
At Volvo Materials Technology in Gothenburg, we are about 30 passionate engineers who enjoy what we do. Our team is built by teamwork and engagement and strive for excellence in our daily work and deliveries. Materials Technology is organized within the department Verification, Testing and Materials Technology. We are the global expert function serving Volvo Group and selected external customers in the field of applied materials technology. We offer competence and development resources for product and process development. We have a modern and well-equipped laboratory for material analyses and for testing of materials properties. Our specialists work globally in the whole product lifecycle from early phase development to maintenance. We value the strength given by differences in background, knowledge, age, gender, and nationality.


This is what you will do
You will be a member of the Steel and Surface Technology team where you will act as technical expert within steel. You are expected to take a central role in solving issues together with colleagues from different parts of the Volvo Group and share knowledge within the organization. Together with the team and organization, you will also be part of setting technical strategies and contribute to innovation, defining state-of-the-art technology and identify future trends within the steel and surface technology area.


To be successful in this role you will need to enjoy working cross functionally, in teams but also on your own, taking initiatives to drive the assignments. You will manage and perform material investigation, perform failure analyses and write engineering reports with analysis and recommendations for decisions. In this role, you are also trusted and expected to take part in continuous improvements of the laboratory, such as equipment responsibility and method development.


The position is based in Gothenburg. Travel may be needed occasionally.


Who are you? Are we a perfect match?
We are looking for a person with great teamwork skills who enjoys developing yourself and your team, as well as interacting with colleagues and customers. Taking own initiatives and driving assignments forward is natural for you. You have a positive mind-set and can-do attitude, with good communication skills and able to get your message across. Analytical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems is important within this role.


Other qualifications are:
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Materials Science within the area of metallic materials.
At least 5 years of experience within the area of metallic materials.
Proficient in the use and operation of relevant laboratory equipment and knowledge in development of methods for examination and testing.
Knowledge in steel properties and how these affect component and system performance in technical applications. For example, knowledge of microstructures, heat treatments, surface properties, tribology residual stresses, failure analysis, fracture mechanisms and deformation behavior.
Experience from materials, components and technology in electrical motors or hydrogen powertrain technology is an advantage.
Since you will give recommendations and input to component development, manufacturing and technical documentation a background from automotive industry and in mechanical engineering applications is an advantage.
English proficiency, both written and spoken.

What can we offer?
You get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled and supportive colleagues in a global environment. We trust each other and act as a team, stay close to the product and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth.
We look forward to receiving your application!


If you have any questions, please get in touch:
Krste Cvetkovski, Manager Steel and Mechanical Testing, phone +46 31 3221443


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