R&D Subject Expert Material Development

Sandvik AB; Svedala kommun; On-site; SEK 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik AB is looking for a Subject Expert for Material Development in Svedala, Sweden. This role combines advanced material science and sustainability, where you will lead research from idea to industrial implementation and collaborate closely with universities and research institutes.

The ideal candidate is a materials expert with a PhD and extensive experience in cast steels, driving technology direction and product strategy.

For inquiries, please contact Nicolas Dela at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• A PhD in Materials Science.
• Extensive experience in advanced material development within industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of solidification theory and its impact on material performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive current and future material technology development for wear parts.
• Lead advanced research projects internally and with external partners.
• Define and execute the material development roadmap.

Skills

Expertise in cast steels

Material development

Research project leadership

Alloy design

IP strategy understanding

Education

PhD in Materials Science

Job description

Do you want to shape how advanced wear materials perform in crushing solutions worldwide - while lowering environmental impact at the same time? At Business Area Rock Processing, material technology is a true differentiator, and this role turns cutting‑edge research into real industrial and commercial value.

Why Sandvik?

We offer you a senior expert role where material science, sustainability, and business impact come together, giving you real influence over technology direction and product strategy. You lead advanced research from idea to industrialization and collaborate closely with universities, research institutes, and experts across the Sandvik Group.

About the job

As Subject Expert for Material Development, you ensure material technology leadership for current and future crushing solutions. You act as the go‑to expert for wear material properties, new alloy development, and advanced research initiatives, working closely with product design, R&D, and external partners. You report to the Technology Development Manager.

Job responsibilities

• Drive current and future material technology development for wear parts
• Define and execute the material development roadmap together with R&D managers and product owners
• Lead advanced research projects internally and with external partners and universities
• Prepare new material technologies for design teams and commercialization
• Strengthen and manage the IP portfolio linked to material innovations
• Support design, development, and market teams with material expertise and issue management

Location and flexibility

The role is based in Svedala, Sweden. Travel is a natural part of the position, reflecting close collaboration with partners and stakeholders across locations.

Your profile

You’re a materials expert with deep, hands‑on knowledge in cast steels and a strong drive to push advanced material development in an industrial context. Your background combines scientific depth with the ability to lead and collaborate in complex research environments.

Your background includes:

• A PhD in Materials Science
• Extensive experience in advanced material development within industrial environments, with a strong focus on cast steels
• Solid expertise in alloy design, structure–property relationships, and microstructural evolution
• Strong understanding of solidification theory and its impact on material performance
• Proven experience leading research projects and driving external collaborations, including work with universities and research institutes
• Knowledge of IP strategy, IP portfolio development, and governmental research funding

You’re comfortable operating at the intersection of research and industry, and you know how to translate deep materials knowledge into long‑term value.

For further information about this position, please contact Nicolas Dela, hiring manager, [e-mail].