Material and Process Engineer

Sandvik; Svedala kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik in Sweden is seeking a Material and Process Engineer to shape wear material development across the full development cycle, combining scientific analysis, hands-on testing and continuous process improvement.

You will work on material research, foundry collaboration, testing, analysis and project reporting, collaborating with internal teams and external laboratories to advance materials and manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Materials Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of material analysis and material characterization.
• Experience or interest in material development and process improvement activities.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external laboratories.
• Confidence in presenting and reporting project progress.

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.
• Prepare, follow up, present, and report progress from development and customer test projects.

Skills

Material analysis

Material characterization

Process improvement

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Testing

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science

Similar field

Job description

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, [e-mail].

Business area Rock Processing

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. When you join our global team you will find yourself inspired by the spirit of Sandvik and contribute to our purpose to advance the world through engineering.

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. Our offerings cover the entire customer value chain and are based on extensive investments in research and development, customer insights and deep knowledge of industrial processes and digital solutions. In 2024 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 123 billion SEK in about 150 countries within continuing operations.

Sandvik at a glance

Sandvik at a glance