R&D Technicians for Additive Manufacturing

Sandvik in Sandviken is looking for

R&D Technicians for Additive Manufacturing

Are you ready for an exciting challenge; working in an international environment that provides good development opportunities? Would you like to be part of building up a state-of-the-art Additive Manufacturing Center? Then we look forward to your application!

Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials and process systems.

The Additive Manufacturing Center at Group R&D is a corporate initiative to evaluate AM as a technology for the Sandvik Group. The focus of the AM Center will be to evaluate the possibilities for Sandvik's use of these new technologies. This will be done in close collaboration with our different business areas (BAs). We are now looking for two innovative R&D Technicians who want to take part in building a new R&D team in Sandviken!

Key performance areas

As R&D Technician you are responsible for running different additive manufacturing technologies and other complementary equipment, as well as the maintenance of the same. You are also a member of development projects utilizing the AM technologies.

Your profile

We are looking for someone with a high school diploma, five years' work experience in the field and basic knowledge of material characterization. You are used to running machinery, especially machines working with vacuum or under inert gases, and have the ability to document performed experiments. Knowledge of CAD drawings, Magic software and other relevant software used by AM technology is advantageous. Good communication skills in English are a prerequisite for the position, and knowledge in Swedish is advantageous.

As a person you are a communicative team player, with a passion for innovation and new technological discoveries. You have knowledge of Sandviks' products and production processes and are familiar with hands-on work in the lab and how to handle metal powders. Further, you are able to work independently but also in close teams, understanding the importance of creating a strong diverse team. Finally, you have a structured way of working and strong technical competence.

We place great importance on your personality in this recruitment.

We actively work to create a workplace that is characterized by diversity and inclusion.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact:

Mikael Schuisky, recruiting manager, +46(0)26 261 133

Union contacts

Per Hedman, Unionen, +46(0)26 265 014

Glenn Holm, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 263 809

Maths Scherman, Akademikerföreningen, +46(0)26 266 734

Send your application no later than August 3, 2014. Use Sandvik's intranet to apply for this position under Vacancies, Job ID: 332265. This job ad applies only to those who have permanent employment with Sandvik.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)20 261 444.

Recruiter

Irene Sveen

Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2013 the Group had about 47,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of about 87,300 MSEK.

Deadline: 03 Aug 2014

Job ID: 332265

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