Research and Development (R&D) is the soul of our work, as we deliver high-end products and solutions  

to our customers worldwide. To Seco Tools, we’re now looking for an R&D Engineer for Metallurgy – where you work to discover, develop and evaluate new product ideas, enhancements to existing products and strategic product extensions. Are you intrigued to shape the future of our industry together with us?

About the job

In this position, you translate research discoveries into new product ideas to determine their potential to meet customer needs and achieve revenue growth and market share goals. You work both hands-on and on a strategic level, supporting R&D in general, but part of the time focusing on Additive Manufacturing in order to improve material performance and post treatment methods. A key to success in this area is to understand the product requirements for our tools and based on that make smart material choices.

You support in the field of tool body materials with for example:

• Analysis, investigations and testing of tool performance and mechanical properties
• Material characterization
• Development of post- and heat treatment
• Setting requirements of existing and new materials
• Contacts and collaborations with material suppliers and academia
• Evaluation of customer complaints

This position is located in Fagersta, with the majority of the working time on site. Some travelling might be needed occasionally.

Your profile

We’re looking for someone with experience from materials research and a proven competency within Material Science. You have a degree in Material Science within Metallurgy and a few years of working experience in the field of metallurgy such as materials design, heat treatment of metals, material characterization and mechanical testing, preferably in the area of tools steels and/or powder metallurgy. Knowledge about machining (metal cutting) is an advantage. You’re comfortable with leading and driving research projects, even though you will always have access to experienced colleagues for support. Acting locally in a global organization calls for at least basic skills in Swedish and good skills in English, both written and verbal.

We place great value on your personal qualities. You’re analytical, open minded and thorough – allowing you to keep an overall view and at the same time spot the details. You’re eager to learn and build competencies and experiences and with great communication skills, you build networks and relationships across cultural borders. Using your experience and drive, you push forward and take responsibility for our results, as well as for your development.  

Our Seco culture

Seco employees across the globe share our family spirit, along with a passion for our customers and a personal commitment to ensure success in everything we do. For us, it’s also clear that our diversities form an amazing foundation for achieving great results. Visit our LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us and our products further.

Application

Send your application no later than February 5, 2023.  Read more about us and apply at secotools.com (jobb-id: R0049512).

As we aim for a fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you will therefore receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins after the application deadline.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact:
Magnus Aare, recruiting manager, +46 (0)70 207 19 07

Union contacts - Sweden
Monica Andersson, Unionen, +46 (0)223-403 23
Fuad Mucic, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)589-856 20
Benny Christiansen, Ledarna, +46 (0)223-405 76

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.

Recruitment Specialist
Jessica Hill Holm

At Seco Tools we develop and offer advanced products & solutions that make metal cutting easier. We work together with our customers to identify and implement the best solutions for their needs. The corporate culture empowers employees through shared values: Passion for our customers, Family Spirit, Personal commitment. Seco Tools has a presence in more than 75 countries and employs about 4000 people.