Research Engineer / Alloy Expert

About us


Innovation and Technology Precision Tubing (I&T PT) is part of Hydro Extrusions’ Innovation & Technology organization, with dedicated focus towards Precision Tubing.
The I&T PT team includes metallurgists, physicists, mechanical engineers, and chemists located in several global sites.


Precision Tubing (PT) is one of four business units in Hydro Extrusions, with 15 production facilities located in seven countries over four continents (North America, South America, Europe and Asia). PT delivers extruded tubes primarily for automotive applications.


Due to planned retirement, we are looking to hire an Alloy Expert who enjoys working in the interface of R&D and production.


This position will provide you with the opportunity to affect the future of new aluminum products, expand your knowledge of aluminum industrial manufacturing processes, and work with colleagues in a variety of disciplines through close cooperation within PT and other Hydro business areas.


Responsibilities


• Develop and implement new alloys and processes for Precision Tubing
• Plan projects, determine objectives, budget and deliverables
• Execute projects with a focus on time delivery, budget discipline and communication with Steering Committee and stakeholders
• Optimize the efficient and effective use of I&T PT resources to successfully meet business initiatives
• Disseminate/implement projects findings and new technology
• Initiate, define and propose innovative ideas and projects within the scope of I&T PT
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain workflow or respond to emergency conditions




Health Safety, Environment (HSE) and Compliance:
• Strong commitment to safety
• Support development & implementation of HSE policies and programs
• Engage in relevant HSE activities
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures


Key Qualifications


• PhD/MSc degree in Materials Science/Metallurgy, Chemistry or equivalent
• Strong aluminium alloy competence
• Aluminum extrusion understanding or experience
• Excellent English proficiency
• Automotive application understanding is a plus
• Project management skills is a plus
• Finite Element and heat transfer simulation capabilities are a plus
• Knowledge of six sigma and LEAN manufacturing principles is a plus


Personal Qualifications
• Collaboration skills, able to work in an international team remotely, be a team player
• Strong communication skills
• Curious, self-driven and willingness to learn
• Technical and analytical capacity
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management, time management and organizational skills
• Motivation to work in a hectic and demanding environment, travel must be expected
• Highly adaptable to new tasks, work in multidisciplinary teams
• Ethical Conduct


Additional information
We can offer challenging work, a high degree of responsibility and freedom to carry out work duties in a market leading organization. I&T PT is a diverse and highly competent organization with a friendly work environment.
The position will be located in either Sweden (Finspång) , Denmark (Tønder) or Norway (Oslo)


Deadline for application is 2021-02-07




Contact
For more information about the job – please contact
Karin Søndergaard
HR & Communication Director
Precision Tubing Europe
Email: karin.sondergaard@hydro.com
Mobile: +45 40 12 51 02


Marco Pasqualon
Manager, Upstream R&D Innovation and Technology Precision Tubing
Email: marco.pasqualon@hydro.com
Mobile: +32 496 56 24 49


Bibbi Svärd
HR- & Admin Manager
Hydro Innovation & Technology
Email: bibbi.svard@hydro.com
Mobile: +46 70 308 67 90