R&D Engineer, PVD Coatings & Surfaces

Sandvik; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant in Stockholm is seeking an R&D Engineer to design, develop, and validate PVD coatings and surface treatments for cutting tools. You will work on novel coatings and post-treatment methods, coordinating with internal and external partners to advance our materials science capabilities.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in engineering (PhD preferred) and strong English, with Swedish a plus. You will engage across teams, protect our technology, and contribute to a global R&D culture

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering in chemistry, materials science, metallurgy or applied physics; PhD is highly valuable.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Swedish a plus.
• Understanding of thin film coatings properties and processing.
• Skills in advanced material characterization.
• Experience from R&D centers or universities.
• Experience with DFT or similar modelling and simulation methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate novel PVD coatings and surface pre/post-treatment methods.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure cooperation.
• Protect our technology and innovations and work with patents for future profitability.
• Design, develop, and validate PVD thin films and functional surfaces for cutting tools.

Skills

Analytical mind

Curious mindset

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

DFT modelling

Surface science tools

Job description

Sandvik Coromant in Stockholm is seeking an R&D Engineer to design, develop, and validate PVD coatings and surface treatments for cutting tools. You will work on novel coatings and post-treatment methods, coordinating with internal and external partners to advance our materials science capabilities.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in engineering (PhD preferred) and strong English, with Swedish a plus. You will engage across teams, protect our technology, and contribute to a global R&D culture