About this role
Job Description: Welding Engineer Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Working model: Preferably on-site work. Hybrid setup, up to 2 days remote per week can be discussed. Travel: Up to 30 days per year. About the Role: We are looking for a Welding Engineer to join our Applications Engineering team within R&D Filler Metals. This position offering the opportunity to combine welding engineering expertise, hands-on technical work and project management. You will support internal and external customers by investigating technical challenges, coordinating welding trials and testing, and developing reliable and cost-effective solutions. You will work closely with R&D development engineers, product managers, welders and laboratory specialists, making this a highly collaborative and varied role. Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage Applications Engineering projects from initial request through to final reporting. • Provide technical welding expertise and support to internal and external customers. • Plan and coordinate welding trials, testing and technical investigations. • Work closely with chemical, metallographic, mechanical and non-destructive testing laboratories. • Analyze test results and develop conclusions and recommendations. • Develop welding processes, procedures and recommendations for customer applications. • Support the application of ESAB filler metals in different customer applications. • Perform competitor comparisons and evaluate new and existing product combinations. • Read, interpret and apply relevant welding standards, regulations and test methods. • Prepare technical reports and document project findings and recommendations. • Collaborate with R&D and other internal stakeholders to deliver effective solutions. • When required, support activities directly at customer sites. About You: We are looking for a technically strong and curious Welding Engineer who enjoys combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience. You are:
• Self-driven, structured and able to take ownership of projects. • Analytical and solution oriented. • A good communicator and active listener. • Open-minded and willing to learn from colleagues and other technical experts. • Comfortable working independently while also being a strong team player. • Able to coordinate different stakeholders and keep projects moving forward. • Interested in solving technical problems and supporting customers. • Comfortable with technical documentation and report writing. Your Background:
• Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related technical field. • Minimum BSc; MSc or PhD is an advantage. • Several years of relevant experience in welding technology and welding applications. • Practical experience with welding processes, equipment, materials and process parameters. • Experience in project management or a role involving significant ownership and coordination. • Knowledge of welding standards and test methods is required. • IWE qualification is preferred, while IWT or equivalent competence combined with relevant experience will also be considered. • Fluent English, both written and spoken, is required. • Swedish is highly desirable but not mandatory. What We Offer:
• An opportunity to work in a technically challenging and international R&D environment. • A varied role combining engineering, project management, laboratory testing and customer applications. • Close collaboration with experienced specialists across ESAB. • International exposure and opportunities for global travel. • Based in Gothenburg office, with the possibility of hybrid working arrangements depending on team and business needs. • 25 days of annual leave, with the possibility of 30 days depending on individual overtime arrangements. • Pension according to the applicable collective agreement. About ESAB: For over 100 years, ESAB has been driven by innovation and a commitment to delivering high-quality welding and cutting solutions. Today, ESAB is a global leader in welding consumables, equipment, automation and mechanized cutting systems. Join us and become part of a global organization where technical expertise, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what we do.
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