R&D Engineer – Cutting Tool Research

Sandvik Coromant; Sandvikens kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant, based in Sandviken, Sweden, seeks a hands-on engineer to drive simulation and virtual engineering in the Cutting Tool Research team. You will evaluate concepts, reduce physical prototyping, and speed up development with advanced analyses.

Requires an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, solid FEA experience, and programming with Python. English fluency is essential; Swedish knowledge is advantageous. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Solid experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics and structural behavior.
• Experience translating analyses into actionable design recommendations.
• Experience with scientific programming, data analysis, or scripting using Python, AI or similar tools.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Swedish is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Apply simulation and virtual engineering to evaluate, compare and optimize product concepts and designs.
• Support development projects with simulation-based analyses, insights, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with product developers, researchers, and technical specialists to solve engineering challenges and improve product performance.
• Interpret results and communicate conclusions to project teams, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
• Develop and validate simulation methodologies, workflows, and best practices.
• Capture and share knowledge that strengthens simulation-driven product development across the organization.

Skills

FEA experience

Engineering analysis

Python scripting

English fluency

Education

M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Abaqus/ANSYS

Job description

• Tord Engström, Akademikerföreningen, [phone]

At Sandvik Coromant, our expertise in metal cutting meets a strong focus on innovation, digitalization, and engineering excellence. As we continue our transition to simulation-based product development, we're strengthening our capabilities in virtual methods and predictive engineering. Join our Cutting Tool Research team and help drive faster, smarter, and more knowledge-driven engineering decisions.

About The Job

Through advanced analyses and virtual engineering, you evaluate and optimize new concepts and solutions early in the development process. Combining engineering expertise with strong analytical skills, you support informed design decisions, reducing the need for physical prototypes, and speeding up development cycles. Working closely with product developers, researchers, and technical specialists, you contribute to efficient processes, deeper product understanding, and high-performing solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply simulation and virtual engineering methods to evaluate, compare and optimize product concepts and designs.
• Support product development projects with simulation-based analyses, insights, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with product developers, researchers, and technical specialists to solve engineering challenges and improve product performance.
• Interpret results and communicate clear conclusions to project teams, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
• Develop and validate simulation methodologies, workflows, and best practices.
• Capture and share knowledge that strengthens simulation-driven product development across the organization.

Location

This position is based in Sandviken. Some business travel may be required.

Your profile

You have a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and use simulation to understand, predict, and improve product performance. Your experience may come from industrial product development, engineering consulting, or a research environment. You’re motivated by combining engineering expertise, simulation tools, and analytical thinking to solve real-world engineering challenges.

Your background includes:

• An M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Mechanics or a related field.
• Solid experience with finite element analysis, FEA, and engineering simulation tools.
• A strong understanding of solid mechanics and structural behavior.
• Experience supporting product development through engineering analyses and translating results into actionable design recommendations.
• Experience with scientific programming, data analysis, or scripting using Python, AI or similar tools.
• Fluency in English, while knowledge of Swedish is an advantage.

Curiosity and collaboration shape the way you work. You’re proactive, solution-focused, and comfortable taking initiative, while your clear communication helps colleagues from different disciplines turn data and analysis into better engineering decisions. A drive to learn new methods and technologies keeps you moving forward.

Our culture

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-mind culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment. Meet some of your future colleagues at our career page or visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further.

Contact information

Are you curious to know more about this position? Please contact Erik Tyldhed, hiring manager, at [e-mail]

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Union contacts (Sweden):

• Robert Brandt, Unionen, [phone]
• Tord Engström, Akademikerföreningen, [phone]
• Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, [phone]

Recruitment Specialist: Lisbeth Häggström