Mechanical Engineer

Are you ready for the next great leap in your career as a Mechanical Engineer and want to become part of the global steel industry? We at Outokumpu in Avesta are looking for employees to support our Maintenance Department at the Steelworks, in creating the future of efficient machines and sustainable steel production. We welcome your application today!
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work mainly with departments and functions related to Maintenance, Reliability, and Technology & Operation to improve operational reliability, availability, and functionality in the Steelworks. You will both lead and participate in various projects. These projects are focused on mechanics and can involve everything from purchasing new machines, constructing improvements/changes in CAD to supporting our FU technicians in their work and routines.
You will be involved in problem-based improvement groups and lead rotor cause analyses in the event of major or recurring operational problems. To optimize the maintenance of the equipment and maintain "World-Class Maintenance", you initiate planned maintenance efforts, develop maintenance routines, follow up on disturbances and key figures for the process' equipment - Always in close collaboration with Production, Technology, and Reliability departments.
If you are a newly graduated engineer with international ambitions, there is also the opportunity to participate in our "Graduate Program". More information about it can be found here: https://www.outokumpu.com/careers/students-and-graduates/graduates.
Your role includes:
Analyze, update and plan reinvestment of existing equipment
Conduct rotor cause analyses and ensure that process requirements are met
Participate in emergency maintenance in the event of an accident
Participate in the management group for Maintenance Steelworks and develop long-term strategies
Participate in the daily management
Project management for the development of machinery and working methods
Maintain correct drawing documents and function descriptions
And more…



Who are you?
We see that you are an analytical and driven person with leadership qualities. You have the ability to identify root causes of malfunctions, initiate improvements, and communicate complex information in an understandable way. You have a structured way of working, a good sense of order, and are very safety conscious. As a person, you are committed, development-oriented, and have an interest in progressive thinking as we at Outokumpu take pride in continuous improvement work through Manufacturing Excellence.
Additional qualifications:
Engineering education focused on machinery, mechanics, maintenance, or similar
Work experience in heavy industries
Good formal competencies in mechanical maintenance
Good IT and system skills
You are fluent in Swedish and English in speech and writing
It is meriting if you have knowledge in Lean / Six Sigma and rotor case analyzes



We offer you
To work with us to create the future, here and now, as part of a global team of motivated and respectful individuals who are proud of the important work we do
To develop your skills together in a team with a high level of competence, driven by continuous improvement and professional fulfillment
A company that trusts you and your ability to take responsibility, be proactive and independent
Further development of your knowledge and skills through our in-house training
Participation in sustainable work that will impact future generations



Application & questions
If this role awakened your interest, submit your application with CV before the 3rd of December via our website. The selection is ongoing, and the position can be filled before the last application day, so apply already today!
For questions about the role, please contact Patrik Roman, Maintenance Manager Stålverket on phone number +46 (0) 70-0881135.
For information regarding your application, you can contact Egle Katinaite-Griskeviciene, Recruiter, via email at egle.griskeviciene@outokumpu.com.
Union representatives:
Gunnar Lindstrand (Swedish Engineers), +46 (0) 70-0881957.
Patrik Sundell (Unionen), +46 (0) 70-0881011.