R&D Laboratory Engineer - Process Physical Metallurgy

Do you have a deep curiosity for metals and sustainability? Are you inspired by research and innovation? Join Outokumpu and help us create a world that lasts forever!
We at Outokumpu are now looking for a Research & Development Engineer for the Process Physical Metallurgy team within the Global R&D organization. Location of the position is in Avesta, Sweden.
As a team member in an international R&D team, you will support and work towards success in accordance with our strategy and the R&D must win battle, sustainable production process technologies and future products and applications.
Outokumpu R&D is a global function working together with all Outokumpu sites and functions. We are the provider of leading technical expertise. We enable a sustainable future and create extraordinary value for our partners inside and outside of Outokumpu.
The R&D Process Physical Metallurgy department consists of twenty employees located in Finland, Sweden and Germany with excellent experience and competence in processing and development of stainless steel. The department is responsible for development and optimization of material processes from casting to finished goods with a sound foundation in material science.
Main responsibilities include:
Participate in R&D projects as team member responsible for testing in the respective field
Perform testing independently according to internal standard and given external standards
Independently create test plans to complete a task in an R&D project
Documentation and presentation of testing results within R&D
Development, improvement, and validation of testing methods
Responsibility for and development of R&D equipment, analysis methods and laboratory
Instruction of students and trainees in the respective field

Who are you?
We believe that you have a deep, genuine interest in research. You thrive by innovation, and you are an independent problem-solver, with the capability to take a broad perspective. You are open-minded and ability to communicate and cooperate with colleagues and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
BSc, state-certified technician, or equivalent experience
Knowledge and experience of microscopy such as LOM, SEM, FIB, EBSD
Good understanding of testing standards in the respective field
Language skills (both oral and written) in English
Basic understanding of relationship between product and production process
Good ability to cooperate with colleagues

We offer you
Privilege to take part in a sustainable business, leader in the industry
Growth & Learning
Autonomy and a lot of room for creativity
Local benefits

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in Outokumpu. We make every effort to ensure all employees feel welcome and that they are equally heard and have equal opportunities.
Interested?
If this role aligns with your vision and values, please submit your application and CV in English before the 7th of March via our career platform SuccessFactors. Interviewing will begin towards the end of the application period.
Questions
For more information about the role, please contact Cecilia Granstam, R&D Manager Process Physical Metallurgy by e-mail at. c.granstam@outokumpu.com , +46702374671.
For questions about your application, please contact Yelyzaveta Dudnyk, HR specialist Recruiter by e-mail yelyzaveta.dudnyk@outokumpu.com.
Union representatives: Gunnar Lindstrand, gunnar.lindstrand@outokumpu.com , +46 226 81957, Patrik Sundell, patrik.sundell@outokumpu.com , +46 226 81011.