R&D Expert Powder technology

Do you want to shape the future of powder technology and drive the transition toward increased use of recycled materials? Here, you get the opportunity to take a leading role in developing next-generation processes and turning advanced expertise into real business impact. 

Why Sandvik Coromant? 
You step into a key position where your expertise directly influences innovation and long-term development within advanced materials. You get to:  

• Play a leading role in developing new processes and technologies 

• Work in a newly established lab environment with modern capabilities 

• Contribute to a strategic shift toward increased use of recycled materials 

About the job 
You’re a pivotal part of the Powder Technology team, focusing on development and evaluation of new and recycled raw materials, as well as pilot-scale powder production for cemented carbide products. You lead the development of powder processes and contribute with deep expertise, while continuously strengthening the function in line with business needs. 

Job responsibilities 

• Develop and apply new methods, tools, and ways of working 

• Drive innovation by capturing and implementing new ideas that can be implemented in new products, thus adding business value 

• Share expertise and best practices across teams and functions 

• Support colleagues growth by mentoring and knowledge sharing 

• Contribute to strategic and operational decisions, even in uncertain conditions 

Location 
You’re located in Västberga, Sweden and you work on-site.  

Your profile 

You bring extensive experience from a technical and research environment, combined with a strong network within powder technology. With your solid leadership and project management experience, you drive development forward and ensure strong execution. Your expertise allows you to influence strategic direction, deliver impactful results, and collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries. 

Your background includes: 

• A master’s degree in engineering within powder technology, materials science, or a related field 

• Solid knowledge of cemented carbide 

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken 

• Proven experience in leadership and project management 

• A strong track record of delivering results and driving initiatives from concept to implementation 

You’re a natural communicator who inspires and influences others. With strong personal drive and energy, you lead development, ensure progress, and create engagement around shared goals. Collaboration comes naturally, and you actively contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. 

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-minded 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 Rickard Sundström, hiring manager, at rickard.sundstrom@sandvik.com. 

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Union contacts (Sweden): 

• Magnus K Berglund, Unionen, +46 (0)70-616 23 32 

• Carl-Åke Jansson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70-699 63 47 

• Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)70-222 48 55 

Recruitment Specialist: Karin Wallón 

How to apply 

Send your application no later than August 7, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0092763. 

We aim for an open and fair recruitment process and use different tools to ensure an objective assessment. Later in the process, you may be invited to complete a personality and logic test. 

To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com 

Sandvik Coromant is part of the global industrial engineering group Sandvik and is at the forefront of developing manufacturing tools and machining solutions, with knowledge that drives the industry standards and innovations demanded by the metalworking industry now and in the next industrial era. Collaborations with educational institutions, extensive investment in research and development and strong customer partnership ensure the development of machining technologies that change, lead and drive the future of manufacturing. Sandvik Coromant owns over 1700 patents worldwide, employs around 8000 staff and is represented in more than 150 countries.