R&D Subject Expert Material Development

Rock Processing - Svedala; Svedala kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Processing - Svedala is seeking a Subject Expert for Material Development to lead advanced research in material technology, particularly focusing on wear materials and cast steels. The role is pivotal in driving the material development roadmap and collaborating closely with universities and research institutes.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Materials Science and has extensive experience in industrial environments. You will play a key role in shaping technology impacts, and be integral to both product strategy and sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced material development within industrial environments.
• Strong focus on cast steels and alloy design.
• Leading research projects with external collaborations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Expertise in cast steels

Advanced material development

IP strategy knowledge

Project leadership

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.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

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23331 SVEDALA