Senior R&D Engineer - Process Physical Metallurgy

Do you have a deep curiosity for metals and sustainability? Are you inspired by research and innovation? Join Outokumpu and help us create a world that lasts forever!
We at Outokumpu are now looking for a Senior Research & Development Engineer for the Process Physical Metallurgy team within the Global R&D organization. Location of the position is in Avesta, Sweden.
As a team member in an international R&D team, you will support and work towards success in accordance with our strategy and the R&D must win battle, sustainable production process technologies and future products applications.
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.
The R&D Process Physical Metallurgy department consists of twenty employees located in Finland, Sweden and Germany with excellent experience and competence in processing and development of stainless steel. The department is responsible for development and optimization of material properties and processes from casting to finished goods with a sound foundation in material science.
Main responsibilities include:
Initiate, lead and run R&D projects both internally and in cooperation with universities, institutes, and external customers.
Provide advanced technical support related to processing of stainless steel to operations.
Development of new technical knowledge and initiate the development of new technologies for future challenges.
Provide expertise and support to operations and customers across all Outokumpu.
Follow up current development trends and identify potential development areas in the field of expertise.
Proactive in proposing and defining projects.
Responsibility for and development of R&D equipment and analysis methods.
Represent the company in internal and external assignments such as technology associations, conferences, supplier, and customer visits.

Who are you?
We believe that you have a deep, genuine interest in research, and you have qualified experience of physical metallurgy and stainless steel. You thrive by innovation, and you are an independent problem-solver, with the capability to take a broad perspective. You are open-minded and have a strong ability to communicate and cooperate with colleagues and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
M.Sc./Ph.D. in material science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or another relevant field.
Deep knowledge in the field of physical metallurgy.
Good knowledge and experience of microscopy such as LOM, SEM, FIB, EBSD.
Proven project management capabilities.
Genuine interest in research and stainless steels.
You are an extremely motivated and independently acting personality with an ability to build and manage internal/external networks:
You thrive by innovation and lead your work with integrity and cooperation in mind.
Working proficiency in English is required. Swedish language is considered an advantage.

We offer you
You thrive by innovation and lead your work with integrity and cooperation in mind.
Privilege to take part in a sustainable business leader in the industry.
Growth & Learning.
Autonomy and a lot of room for creativity.
Local benefits.

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in Outokumpu. We make every effort to ensure all employees feel welcome and that they are equally heard and have equal opportunities.
Interested?
If this role aligns with your vision and values, please submit your application and CV in English before the 7th of March via our career platform SuccessFactors. Interviewing will begin towards the end of the application period.
Questions
For more information about the role, please contact Cecilia Granstam, R&D Manager Process Physical Metallurgy by e-mail at. c.granstam@outokumpu.com , +46702374671.
For questions about your application, please contact Yelyzaveta Dudnyk, HR specialist Recruiter by e-mail yelyzaveta.dudnyk@outokumpu.com.
Union representatives: Gunnar Lindstrand, gunnar.lindstrand@outokumpu.com , +46 226 81957, Patrik Sundell, patrik.sundell@outokumpu.com , +46 226 81011.