Principal R&D Professional

The Design Method Development department at Sandvik Coromant is responsible for governing, developing, implementing, and supporting design methods – joining our department, you have the freedom to be truly creative and explore new technologies and opportunities within a global, cross-functional environment!


Your mission
In this position, your primary focus will be on standardizing and further developing the CAD methods that will enable automation of our downstream processes. You work with and develop Rule-Based Design and facilitate its implementation in all our existing and new product areas. Having an end-to-end overview of product development and manufacturing processes is required to help further develop standardization of design for manufacturing to enable CAM and CMM. Additionally, you play a key role in the development of functionality within our CAD and PLM systems as well as leading the development of our internal training offer and providing support as a mentor in existing and new areas of interest.
This position is based in Sandviken and allows for a hybrid working schedule. Some international travel is required.


Your profile
To this position, we’re looking for someone with a master’s degree or higher education in a relevant field of study as well as several years of experience in a similar position to this one. Having knowledge of systems such as NX and PLM is advantageous. As we act in a global environment you need excellent communication skills in English, while knowing Swedish or any other language are merited.
We put a lot of emphasis on your personality, especially on your interest and skillset in all thing's tech! Your curiosity and creativity are keys in our development of new products. You’re social and a collaborator who enjoys problem-solving and taking on new challenges. You have a sustainable view on things, balancing a macro and micro perspective depending on what the situation calls for.


Here’s what your manager Shekhar has to say about the opportunities to work at the department:
“The role offers space for autonomy, encourages creativity and provides opportunity for individual development. Working on clear goals and focus areas with a highly competent and knowledgeable team creates an inspiring environment”.


Our culture 
Innovation is in our DNA and we’re proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment. Meet some of your future colleagues at our career page or visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further.  

How to apply
Send your application no later than June 26, 2023. Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career (Job ID: R0055315).
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.

Contact information
Are you curious to know more about this position? Contact your future manager:
Shekhar Singh, R&D Manager Design Methods, +46 (0)76 829 57 37 or at shekhar.singh@sandvik.com

Union contacts
Thomas Lilja, Unionen, +46 (0)26-26 66 59
Göran Norell, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26-26 65 74
Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)26-26 19 84


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

Recruitment Specialist
Magnus Pålsson
Sandvik Coromant is part of the global industrial engineering group Sandvik and is at the forefront of developing manufacturing tools and machining solutions, with knowledge that drives the industry standards and innovations demanded by the metalworking industry now and in the next industrial era. Collaborations with educational institutions, extensive investment in research and development and strong customer partnership ensure the development of machining technologies that change, lead and drive the future of manufacturing. Sandvik Coromant owns over 1700 patents worldwide, employs around 8000 staff and is represented in more than 150 countries.