About this role
The metal additive manufacturing and 3D printing market is developing into an exciting new global industry and is expected to grow significantly over the coming years. At the same time, the manufacturing industry is transforming and customers need new materials and new technology, as well as related competencies and support in their existing component manufacturing process. At Sandvik, we are in a unique position to lead this transformation. We are world-leaders in metal cutting and materials technology, including metal powders for Additive Manufacturing (AM). Our knowledge and strong heritage from manufacturing, combined with our materials and customer accessibility, makes us unique in this field. Our current expansion follows our recent investment in an in-house Additive Manufacturing Center, where we have built up our AM competence and invested in state-of-the-art AM process technologies. Learn more by watching our video: https://youtu.be/5pa29nsf7C0 We are committed to leveraging those strong advantages and creating a new product area with clear growth potential. Investing heavily in our team to generate future business opportunities, we are now looking for two solution oriented and innovative R&D Engineers to join our highly skilled team in Sandviken, Sweden. This is a unique opportunity to take part in shaping our industrial future in a truly global environment. Job Summary In this position, you participate in various AM customer projects; supporting in additive manufacturing of a range of materials and with material and process development in the field of powder bed fusion lasers. Together with your team, you develop new AM installations and setups; assist in the research, development and roll-out of new production technology; and take part in both lab testing and visiting customers to conduct field testing of our offerings. As we are an agile and expanding team, your responsibilities spans across functional boundaries and you assist colleagues, customers and internal stakeholders in the development of Sandvik’s AM capability and technology base. An important part of this is to collaborate with other team members; reviewing existing and generating new production processes and testing methods. Furthermore, you share skills and best practice in our function and internal networks and support colleagues in professional growth to increase their ability to deliver. As knowledge transfer in various forums is a vital part of our development, you contribute to this by building strong and lasting networks with the world of academia and universities globally. Keys in your contribution to AM’s success • Keeping track of the development within the AM field and on emerging technology • Utilizing your skills and hands-on experience in powder bed fusion, powder metallurgy, AM alloys and material characterization on an operational level • Sharing skills and best practice • Closely collaborating with the in-house design team for Design for Additive • Transferring know-how to the in-house AM production facility efficiently and ensure experience response • Being an ambassador for promoting innovative knowledge transfer Your profile We are looking for someone with at least two years’ experience from additive manufacturing processes, such as powder bed fusion (laser and/or ebeam) powder metallurgy, material characterization or 3D design for AM or machining. You have a degree in Material Science or a similar field – e.g. metallurgy, physics or mechanical engineering - and documented experience from participating in projects. As we act in an international setting, you have exceptional skills in English, both written and verbal, while skills in Swedish are advantageous. We are sincerely interested in your personality - you are creative, take initiative, and develop our work as you promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvements. Using your analytical mindset and structured working methods, as well as the teams’ knowledge, you set ambitious targets, deliver on promises and take responsibility for your performance. You have a true interest in advanced technical methods and thrive on acting as an ambassador for our operations, where you effortlessly present information and share knowledge. As you interact with numerous contacts and stakeholders in this position - both internally and externally - you also understand the importance of clear communication and building trustworthy and long-lasting relationships. We are a company with an open-minded culture, actively working to create a workplace that is characterized by diversity and inclusion. Contact information For further information about this position, please contact: Harald Kissel, Recruiting manager, +46 (0)70 616 76 79 Union contacts Thomas Lilja, Unionen, +46 (0)70 261 04 82 Anna Åkesson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70 642 83 29 We have an ongoing selection in this recruitment. Please send your application as soon as possible and no later than October 12, 2018. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.com/career , Job ID: R0003857. For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444. Recruitment Specialist Amanda Hedqvist Prior to this recruitment, we have already decided on what advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to utilize. In light of this, we respectfully decline any contact with marketing or recruitment agencies regarding additional channels or campaigns. Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. In 2017, the Group had approximately 43,000 employees and sa