Research & Development
Material and Process Engineer
Shape the future of wear material development at business area Rock Processing in Svedala. As a Material and Process Engineer, you contribute across the full development cycle, combining scientific analysis, hands-on testing, and continuous process improvement to advance our materials and manufacturing capabilities.
Your mission
You take part in all stages of wear material development and process improvement activities. The position combines material research, foundry collaboration, testing, analysis, and project reporting, creating a broad and impactful scope within material development.
Job responsibilities
- Perform theoretical analysis of new material compositions.
- Plan, prepare, and participate in test casting activities.
- Review current foundry ways of working and identify improvement opportunities.
- Conduct microstructure analysis and evaluate material performance.
- Collaborate closely with external material laboratories on testing activities, including ductility, hardness, and wear ratio measurements.
- Prepare, follow up, present, and report progress from development and customer test projects.
Your profile
You’re motivated by combining scientific expertise with practical application and continuous improvement. Working across different stages of development, you enjoy turning analysis and testing results into valuable insights and improvements.
Your background includes
- Master’s degree in Materials Science or a similar field.
- Knowledge of material analysis and material characterization.
- Experience or interest in material development and process improvement activities.
- Ability to collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external laboratories.
- Confidence in presenting and reporting project progress.
Success in this position comes from a curious and analytical mindset combined with a structured way of working. You’re collaborative, proactive, and comfortable moving between technical investigations, practical testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Our culture
At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.
Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact Nicolas Dela, hiring manager, Nicolas.dela@sandvik.com
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How to apply
Send your application no later than September 18th, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0096664.
To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com
Business area Rock Processing is a global leading supplier of equipment, service, and technical solutions for crushing, screening, breaking and demolition in the mining and infrastructure industries. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 10 billion with about 2,800 employees.
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