Research Engineer

Job Summary
Driven by the vision of sustainable aerospace innovation, GKN Aerospace develop large scale additive manufacturing, saving waste material and creating new design concepts for lower weight and integrated functionality. The technology target engine structures in advanced material, in sizes up to 3 meter in diameter.

Global Technology Center (GTC) in Trollhättan are looking for development engineers with deep interest in developing the additive manufacturing process, in this case the DED process for large scale builds with free form robotic systems.
Process and material developer
You will focus on developing a qualitative material and effective process for aerospace. You have a desire for theory and practical work, as you will spend in the cells for running tests, everything from design of experiments of simple tests pieces to large-scale prototypes, and support evaluation of the material laboratory.


Curiosity for learning and understanding the welding process, which is the base for additive manufacturing, is a key. Working with technology development will require a self-driven character and that one take ownership to independently progress your tasks.

Job Responsibilities
Develop process parameters and materials
Perform test, simulations and be part of running laser cell
Drive technology development projects within GTC
Document and present results in Technology Readiness Reviews
Communicate and present plans and results internally as well as externally with our partners
Contribute with creativity and support colleagues in our technology teams, with the future possibility to take on leader roles within GTC
Participate in, and by time, lead research programs in corporation with Universities

Job Qualifications
You are an MSc, or potentially a PhD, with a competence profile in material or mechanical engineering
You have a desire to work practically in the lab
You have experience or a desire to learn about welding process and new materials
You have a desire for team work
You have an ambition to drive technology projects
You have an interest in digitalization
You have good ability to communicate and present plans and results internally as well as externally with our partners
You have good social skills, the ability to create effective networks and can take on a technical responsibility role
You are proficient in English



For more information please contact:
Robert Reimers | GTC Engineering Manager | GKN Aerospace Engine Systems Sweden
Phone: +46 520 292795 | Mobile: +46 700 872795