Research Engineer in Knowledge Integration

The department for Metal Cutting Research is an internal competence centre with the objectives to develop knowledge and information needed for process simulation of metal cutting.Secondly, to perform and support product development work related to machining theory, machining dynamics, and product development methods including e.g.knowledge enabled engineering (KEE).Thirdly, to support machining applications internally and externally.Typical working methods at the department include analytical, mechanistic and numerical (FEA) methods.This is a post with conditional tenure, but will primarily be related to a specific R&D-project aiming at to develop and establish a technological platform.Key performance areas In the project you will be responsible for the part of the platform aimed at knowledge integration and knowledge sharing.This involves responsibility for: - Tools, systems and methods for KBE/KEE (knowledge based engineering/knowledge enabled engineering), knowledge sharing and collaboration.- Categorization of knowledge areas and classification of knowledge objects.- Establishment of information, process and knowledge models.- Methods for the knowledge lifecycle including e.g.capturing, formalization and package of knowledge.- Methods for assessment of maturity and quality assurance of data/information/knowledge.- Carrying out or supporting KBE/KEE-cases and activities.- External and internal contacts within the area.The project is performed in a cross-functional team involving colleagues from different knowledge areas.The work also includes contacts and collaborations with internal and external network, universities and customers.What is Sandvik Coromant offering?Coromant offers an interesting and stimulating team work in a dynamic and extremely successful environment.At Sandvik Coromant you will be inspired, challenged and supported by colleagues with profound knowledge and skills in the fields of product development and metal cutting giving you a fantastic opportunity to develop world class skills.Your work will also give an opening for international travels and collaborations.Your profile For this recruitment we welcome persons with MSc or PhD in related fields.Good skills in KBE/KEE, information and process modelling, collaboration tools and methods are required.Experience of metal cutting, process planning and metal cutting applications is a plus.Good communication skills, both verbal and written at all levels of contact, in Swedish and English, are essential.Applicants must have or be able to develop a deep interest in the field and be pro-active, self-motivated and computer literate.Recruiter: Åsa Alm Sandvik Coromant is the leading name globally for cutting tools in cemented carbide for turning, milling and drilling.Sandvik Coromant is represented by sales personnel and specialists in 60 countries and in addition there is a well developed distributor network.In 20 well-equipped Productivity Centres around the world customers and Coromant personnel are trained in tooling solutions for increased productivity.