Process Engineer – Caster: Build Sustainable Steel

Stegra; Norrbottens län; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Occupational pension

Parental benefits

Insurance

Relocation assistance

Gym membership

Bike lease

Job summary

Stegra in Boden, Sweden seeks a Process Engineer – Caster to own and optimize Secondary Metallurgy and the CSP Continuous Slab Caster. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering to develop stable, efficient processes from ladle treatment to cast slab, supporting commissioning and new steel grades while driving quality and energy improvements.

You bring hands-on metallurgical expertise, experience in steelmaking and a proactive mindset to improve safety,

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid Process Engineering experience, preferably within steelmaking, Secondary Metallurgy and/or continuous slab casting.
• Strong knowledge of Secondary Metallurgy, including LHF/LF and RH processes, steel chemistry, temperature control, steel cleanliness and inclusion control.
• Experience with continuous slab casting, including process optimization, casting productivity, slab quality and defect reduction.
• Experience from projects, commissioning, plant start-ups or production ramp-up is considered a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with experience in root-cause analysis, process optimization and data-driven continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and hands-on approach, with the ability to work effectively across Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of Secondary Metallurgy and Continuous Casting, including LHF, RH Vacuum Degassing, ladle and tundish practices, and the CSP Continuous Slab Caster.
• Develop and optimize metallurgical practices to achieve steel chemistry, temperature, cleanliness, inclusion control and slab quality.
• Monitor and optimize casting parameters and process performance to improve stability, productivity, metal yield and product quality.
• Analyze process and quality data, troubleshoot operational challenges, and lead or support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process standards, operating practices, control plans and SOPs, while providing technical support and process training to production teams.
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Steelmaking teams to optimize the complete process from ladle treatment through to cast slab.
• Support commissioning, process trials, development of new steel grades and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, energy, alloy and refractory performance.

Skills

Process engineering

Steelmaking

Secondary Metallurgy

Casting

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Metallurgical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Stegra in Boden, Sweden seeks a Process Engineer – Caster to own and optimize Secondary Metallurgy and the CSP Continuous Slab Caster. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering to develop stable, efficient processes from ladle treatment to cast slab, supporting commissioning and new steel grades while driving quality and energy improvements.

You bring hands-on metallurgical expertise, experience in steelmaking and a proactive mindset to improve safety,