Development engineer in Materials design and Modelling

Sandvik; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik in Stockholm invites you to join our R&D team as a materials modeling and simulation expert. You will develop and validate numerical models, analyze material behavior, and contribute to digitalization and data-driven approaches in a research-driven environment.

Based on-site in Västberga, you will collaborate with colleagues across R&D, production and quality, bringing theory to real-world applications through FEM, DFT and related methods, using Python, SQL or MATLAB.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics or similar.
• Strong expertise in numerical modeling and simulation (FEM/DFT) and related methods.
• Experience with data handling, statistics and large datasets.
• Proficient programming in Python, SQL, MATLAB or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and apply advanced numerical models to support R&D decision‑making.
• Build and manage data structures for simulation parameters, outputs and metadata.
• Apply methods such as DFT, FEM and statistical modeling to analyze material behavior and processes.
• Contribute to digitalization through model integration, automation and data‑driven approaches.
• Collaborate with experts across R&D, production, quality and application.

Skills

Numerical modeling

FEM/DFT

Data analysis

Programming

Education

MSc/PhD in Engineering/Physics/Materials Science/Applied Mathematics

Tools

Python

SQL

MATLAB

Job description

Job Overview

Do you thrive on solving complex materials challenges through advanced modeling and simulation? Here, your work turns advanced theory into real‑world impact, shaping how materials are developed, tested and improved within cutting‑edge R&D. You join a research‑driven environment where curiosity and innovation shape the future of materials development. You can explore new ideas, turn insights into real impact, work in a dynamic R&D setting with continuous new projects, enjoy freedom and flexibility in how you approach your work, and contribute to advancing digitalization and modeling capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and apply advanced numerical models to support R&D decision‑making.
• Build and manage data structures for simulation parameters, outputs and metadata.
• Apply methods such as DFT, FEM and statistical modeling to analyze material behavior and processes.
• Contribute to digitalization through model integration, automation and data‑driven approaches.
• Collaborate with experts across R&D, production, quality and application.

Location

This position is based on‑site in Västberga.

Profile & Qualifications

You have a strong background within materials modeling and simulation and enjoy connecting theory with real‑world applications. With a structured and analytical mindset, you’re comfortable working with complex data and advanced numerical methods.

• MSc or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics or similar.
• Strong expertise in numerical modeling and simulation, such as FEM, DFT or related methods.
• Experience in statistical analysis, data management and handling large datasets.
• Programming skills in tools such as Python, SQL, MATLAB or similar environments.
• Proven ability to connect models with experimental data and physical understanding.

Culture & Benefits

Innovation is in our DNA and we’re proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open‑minded culture, nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results, and offer fair and rewarding benefits and many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment.