Metallurgy Engineer — Aluminum Alloys & Process Optimization

Hydro; Sweden; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions in Sweden seeks a senior metallurgical scientist to drive optimization of metallurgical processes across the aluminium extrusion value chain, focusing on alloys, heat treatment, and process performance. Collaborate with research, operations, customers, and universities to solve technical challenges and advance extrusion solutions.

You will lead metallurgical investigations, tests, and failure analyses, develop new alloys and processing technologies, ensure ISO/HSE compliance,

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Physical Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of aluminium alloys.
• Knowledge of heat treatment, precipitation hardening, recrystallization, grain structure control, and mechanical property development.
• Familiarity with metallography, microscopy, hardness testing, tensile testing, quality systems, ISO standards, and customer qualification requirements is preferred.
• Experience in aluminium extrusion, aluminium processing, or a metallurgical manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with metallurgical testing and analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgical expertise for aluminium extrusion operations, including casting, homogenization, extrusion, quenching, stretching, and aging.
• Develop, evaluate, and qualify new alloys, process technologies, and extrusion products.
• Develop and optimize alloy performance for mechanical and functional properties, extrusion productivity, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with production teams to establish process standards and best practices.
• Support customer projects with technical expertise and metallurgical guidance.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving for quality issues related to alloy selection, mechanical properties, and geometrical stability.
• Conduct metallurgical investigations, laboratory testing, and failure analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and customer documentation.
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with the Hydro Quality system, HSE regulations, policies, and standardized operating procedures.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the responsible manager that support the operation of the unit and comply with applicable laws and company rules.
• Comply with area-specific customer requirements.

Skills

Power BI

Python

Data analytics

Metallography

Hardness testing

Tensile testing

Communication

Education

PhD in Physical Metallurgy or Materials Science

Master’s degree in Physical Metallurgy or Materials Science

Tools

ISO standards

Job description

Hydro Extrusions in Sweden seeks a senior metallurgical scientist to drive optimization of metallurgical processes across the aluminium extrusion value chain, focusing on alloys, heat treatment, and process performance. Collaborate with research, operations, customers, and universities to solve technical challenges and advance extrusion solutions.

You will lead metallurgical investigations, tests, and failure analyses, develop new alloys and processing technologies, ensure ISO/HSE compliance,