Engineer - Research & Development (Sweden)

Do you have a deep curiosity for metals and sustainability? Are you a highly knowledgeable engineer inspired by research and innovation? Join Outokumpu and help us create a world that lasts forever!
We at Outokumpu are looking for a Research & Development Engineer within creep and high-temperature oxidation to be located in Avesta, Sweden.
As Engineer in an international research team, you will lead R&D projects supporting our R&D must-win battle creating future products and sustainable production process technologies.
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. With a high-quality mix of advanced technology and a nearly 100-year-old tradition of stainless steel making, our factory in Avesta combine performance with precision. We are one of Outokumpu's fully integrated production facilities.

Main responsibilities include
Initiate and lead R&D projects both internally and in cooperation with universities, institutes, and external customers within the areas of high temperature corrosion and creep.
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
Represent the company in internal and external assignments such as technology associations, conferences, supplier and customer visits
Responsible for our creep laboratory within R&D in Avesta


Qualifications
M.Sc./ Ph.D. in materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or other relevant fields of study
Research education in creep and/or high-temperature oxidation would be considered as an advantage
We believe that you have a deep, genuine interest in research and stainless steels
You have strong analytical, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
You are a 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
To be part of a global sustainability leader in stainless steels
Creative and innovative work environment with the possibility to take ownership of your own tasks and development
Health & Well-being: health benefits of 2500SEK / year & free access to our own gym on the site



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 before the 12th of April 2023 via our career platform SuccessFactors. Interviewing will begin towards the end of the application period.
Questions
For more information about the role, please contact Paul Janiak, R&D Manager – Fabrication & Design by e-mail at paul.janiak@outokumpu.com
For questions about your application, please contact Rugile Boliene, HR Specialist Recruiter by e-mail at rugile.boliene@outokumpu.com
Union representatives: Patrik Sundell (Unionen), +46(0)70-0881011. Gunnar Lindstrand (Sveriges Ingenjörer), +46(0)70-0881957.