Research & Development Engineer

Do you have a deep curiosity for metals and sustainability? Are you a highly knowledgeable engineer 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 Engineers within welding and physical metallurgy located either in Avesta, Sweden.
As Engineer in an international research team, you will lead R&D projects supporting our R&D must-win battle creating future products and sustainable production process technologies.
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.

Main responsibilities include:
Initiate and lead cross-functional global R&D projects
Initiate cooperation with universities, institutes and other external stakeholders
Provide welding expertise to customers, internal stakeholders and R&D projects.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and ensure proper communication
Follow up current development trends and identify potential development areas in the field of expertise
Represent the company in internal and external assignments such as technology associations, conferences, supplier and customer visits


About Outokumpu in Avesta
With a high-quality mix of advanced technology and a nearly 100-year-old tradition of stainless steel making, our factory in Avesta combine performance with precision. We are one of Outokumpu's fully integrated production facilities with over 700 employees delivering everything from tailor-made production to research. We redefine cutting-edge expertise in the safety-conscious production of our durable, stainless steel. Avesta is also home to one of Outokumpu’s three R&D centers where innovation is the standard operating procedure.

Who are you?
You are an extremely motivated and independently acting personality with an ability to build and manage internal/external networks. We believe that you have a deep, genuine interest in research, preferably related to welding metallurgy of stainless steels and nickel alloys. Your way of working is target oriented and you value safety and quality. You thrive by innovation and lead your work with integrity and cooperation in mind.

Qualifications
M.Sc./ Ph.D. in material science, mechanical engineering, or other relevant fields of study. In addition, an International Welding Engineer (IWE) degree is beneficial.
Working proficiency in English is required. Swedish language is considered an advantage
Experience in weld metallurgy of stainless steels and nickel alloys is beneficial
Proven project management capabilities


Interested?
If this role aligns with your vision and values, please submit your application and CV in English before the 31st of May 2022 via our career platform SuccessFactors. Interviewing will begin towards the end of the application period.
We strive for an organization that is characterized by diversity, and we welcome all applicants who meet our requirements regardless of gender, age or ethnic background.
Questions
For more information about the role, please contact Paul Janiak, R&D Manager – Fabrication & Design by e-mail at paul.janiak@outokumpu.com.
For questions about your application, please contact Julia Enström, HR Specialist Recruiter by e-mail at julia.enstrom@outokumpu.com.
Union representatives: Patrik Sundell (Unionen), +46(0)70-0881011. Gunnar Lindstrand (Sveriges Ingenjörer), +46(0)70-0881957.


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Outokumpu is the global leader in stainless steel. We aim to be the best value creator in stainless steel through customer orientation and efficiency. The foundation of our business is our ability to tailor stainless steel into any form and for almost any purpose. Stainless steel is sustainable, durable, and designed to last forever. Our customers use it to create civilization’s basic structures and its most famous landmarks as well as products for households and various industries. Outokumpu employs 10,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and shares listed in Nasdaq Helsinki. www.outokumpu.com