Lead Materials Technology Engineer – Mechanical Testing and Screw Join

Would you like being a part of shaping the future solutions for a sustainable transport and infrastructure industry? Do you like working with materials technology projects and continuously having an open dialogue with your stakeholders? Do you enjoy teamwork and developing yourself and others to meet future challenges? Then take the opportunity to join the exciting journey of creating future solutions for our customers as well as building a sustainable working environment characterized by trust, openness and wellbeing.


This is us, your new colleagues


At Volvo Materials Technology in Gothenburg, we are about 30 passionate engineers who enjoy what we do. Our team is built by teamwork and engagement, having fun together and supporting each other in our daily work. Materials Technology is organized within the department Verification, Testing and Materials Technology. We are a global expert function serving Volvo Group and selected external customers in the field of applied materials technology. We offer competence and development resources for product and process development. We have a modern and well-equipped laboratory for material analyses and for testing of materials properties. Our specialists work globally in the whole product lifecycle from early phase development to maintenance. We value the strength given by differences in background, knowledge, age, gender, and nationality.


This is what you will do


You will be a member of the Mechanical Testing and Screw Joining Technology team where you will act as technical expert within the screw joining technology area. Together you will set technical strategies and contribute to innovation, defining state-of-the-art technology and identify future trends within the mechanical testing and screw joining technology area. You are expected to take a central role in solving issues together with colleagues from different parts of the Volvo Group and share knowledge within the organisation.
To be successful in this role you are a solution-oriented person who enjoys working cross-functionally and building relationships. We believe collaboration is important, but you will also work on your own in assignments. You will manage and perform material investigation projects, perform failure analyses, and write engineering reports with analysis and recommendations for decisions. In this role, you are also trusted to take part in continuous improvements of the laboratory, such as equipment responsibility and method development.
The position is based in Gothenburg. Travel may be needed occasionally.


Who are you? Are we a perfect match?


We are looking for a person with great teamwork skills who enjoys developing yourself and your team, as well as interacting with colleagues and customers. Taking own initiatives and driving assignments forward is natural for you. You have a positive mind-set and can-do attitude, with good communication skills. Analytical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems is important within this role.
reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems is important within this role.
Other qualifications are:
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Materials Science within the area of materials mechanics.
At least 5 years of experience within the area of metallic materials and/or mechanical testing.
Proficient in the use of relevant laboratory equipment and knowledge in development of methods for examination and applied mechanical testing.
Knowledge in mechanical properties and how these affect component and system performance in technical applications as well as failure mechanisms, failure modes and deformation behaviour.
Experience from testing and measurements as well as knowledge within materials and coating selections, calculation parameters, component design and standards of bolted joint assemblies is a strong advantage.
Knowledge of mechanical properties of different materials used in automotive and mechanical engineering applications and how these affect component and system performance and durability is an advantage.
Experience from materials and components in electrical vehicle applications is an advantage.
English proficiency, both written and spoken.

What can we offer?


You get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled and supportive colleagues in an exciting, global environment that provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. Our daily work is performed in an international environment allowing interaction with highly committed colleagues from different cultures. We trust each other and act as a team, stay close to the product and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth. This is where you fit right in!
We look forward to receiving your application!


If you have any questions, please get in touch:
Lina Schäfer, Manager Steel and Mechanical Testing, phone +46 31 323 41 19


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