Mass Timber Research Engineer (Fixed-Term, Hybrid)

200 Stora Enso AB; Nacka kommun; Hybrid; SEK 550,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Professional development

Global exposure

Job summary

Stora Enso seeks a Research Engineer to join the Wood & Pulp Technology Team on a fixed-term basis for parental leave substitution from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2027. Location is flexible, ideally Sweden or Finland, with possibilities across Europe.

The role reports to the Head of Wood & Pulp Technology. You will provide engineering and wood processing expertise to help develop ideas, accelerate innovation projects, and solve problems while supporting CLT/LVL applications, managing mass

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in wood science, civil / structural engineering or related fields.
• Deep knowledge of mass timber products and their use in construction.
• Strong communication skills, especially explaining technical topics to non-experts.
• Analytical approach with data-driven decisions.
• Scientific literacy and research project experience.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent written and spoken English. Swedish an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and wood processing expertise to develop ideas and accelerate innovation.
• Support customers and sales with technical guidance on CLT and LVL in construction.
• Participate in project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Manage mass timber research activities.
• Assist colleagues with certification and building regulation requirements for mass timber.

Skills

Mass timber

Wood science

Civil engineering

Analytical approach

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

English fluent

Education

Tertiary degree in wood science / civil or related field

Job description

Stora Enso seeks a Research Engineer to join the Wood & Pulp Technology Team on a fixed-term basis for parental leave substitution from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2027. Location is flexible, ideally Sweden or Finland, with possibilities across Europe.

The role reports to the Head of Wood & Pulp Technology. You will provide engineering and wood processing expertise to help develop ideas, accelerate innovation projects, and solve problems while supporting CLT/LVL applications, managing mass