Senior R&D Engineer

Being a leading supplier of equipment, tools, services, support and technical solutions for the mining and construction industry requires commitment. At Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, we aim to develop results that provide our customers in every corner of the world with the best overall experience. This also applies to our people – the bearers of innovation and culture. Come join our exciting world! 
R&D Hard Materials is a research- and development center for hard materials focused on rock drilling applications. Our field covers a broad range of materials development technologies, and we’re now looking to strengthen our research team with a driven, innovative and competent Senior R&D Engineer. This is your opportunity to join one of the world leaders in the development of solutions for the mining industry – and to work with cutting-edge technology!

The job
In this position, your main responsibilities include development of new materials and production processes in collaboration with others. We work primarily with the development of cemented carbide, while other hard and super hard materials are also of interest. The role is broad, ranging from material development, process & equipment, to new product launches, and includes external collaborations with customers, institutes, and academia around the world.
You work primarily in project form, as part of a team consisting of development engineers and product managers. You contribute to the business through exercise of a subject with solid theoretical and practical foundation as well as capturing new ideas and applying them to add value to the business. Beside your own contribution, you also support colleagues to grow and guide/coach others towards results and engage in dialogue with own experiences and new ways of thinking.
This position is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

What you need to succeed!
We’re looking for someone with a PhD degree and/or extensive experience in a relevant field such as Materials Science or Materials Engineering. A background within metallic, ceramic, or composite materials is advantageous, as is previous experience with cemented carbide materials and/or powder metallurgy processes. As we operate in a global setting, you need to be fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.
We place great value on your personal qualities. Being a team player with good communication skills, you enjoy working together with others in finding new ways to solve problems and sharing ideas. You’re able to balance a broad context with attention to detail, and you find motivation in developing new solutions which will be implemented in future products – and you take pride in getting the work done with a high level of responsibility and quality!

What about us
Sandvik is a global high-tech engineering group with a decentralized way of working and a culture were focusing on customer value, innovation, fair play, continuous improvements and strong performance are encouraged. For us, it is clear that diversity of experience, perspective and background forms a solid foundation for achieving great results. Learn more about our business by visiting or website, LinkedIn or Facebook.

Application
Send your application no later than October 30, 2022. Apply in Workday or use the Job Opportunities section on the intranet (Job ID: R0046500).
As we aim for an open and fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you’ll therefore get an invitation to a personality and logic ability test. The invitation will come via email directly after you apply, and you’ll receive feedback directly after the application deadline.

Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Annika Kaar, R&D Manager – Hard Materials, +46 (0)72 080 33

Union contacts - Sweden
Fredrik Svensson, Unionen, +46 08 726 63 50
Ida Borgh, Akademikerföreningen, +46 08 726 67 95

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.

Recruitment Specialist
Jessica Hill Holm
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2021, sales were approximately 41 billion SEK with about 15,600 employees.