R&D Professional
At Alleima, we believe in delivering the highest quality product to our customers. That is why we invest heavily in research and development, and our unit for Physical Metallurgy is in the forefront of this effort. As part of our Strategic Research organization, the unit provides expert support to all our divisions; Tube, Strip and Kanthal. We generate high-quality testing results, develop new and existing testing methods, and participate in cutting-edge research development projects, all to ensure we stay ahead of the curve.
If you have experience working with microstructure/material characterization techniques (XRD & EPMA) and having desire & commitment in contributing to development of new alloys and improving manufacturing processes then do not miss this opportunity to come and join us in our team based in Sandviken, Sweden.
Your Role
The Physical Metallurgy unit, an integral part of Strategic Research Labs, comprises several advanced characterization and analytical techniques. These include X-ray diffraction (XRD), light and electron microscopy (LOM, SEM, TEM, and EPMA), dilatometry, surface analysis, and physical property measurement instruments. The team consists of highly competent and skilled engineers and technicians.
The successful candidate will primarily work with XRD-related techniques and methods, both independently and in close collaboration with various production and R&D units across Alleima. The position also offers the opportunity to work with the Electron Probe Micro-Analyzer (EPMA) technique.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct microstructural and material characterization of alloys using XRD techniques, including phase identification, residual stress analysis, grazing incidence XRD, texture analysis, lattice strain measurement, and dislocation density evaluation.
Perform EPMA measurements and subsequent data analysis.
- Actively participate in assigned projects by completing tasks on time and contributing technical expertise, knowledge, and innovative ideas.
- Communicate results through presentations, discussions, and technical reports.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety by adhering to all safety procedures and maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
- Ensure that XRD equipment is serviced, calibrated, and repaired in a timely manner to maintain operational excellence.
- Participate in conferences, technical forums, and professional networks to stay up to date with the latest developments in XRD and EPMA.
- Play a key role in identifying future technology needs and contributing to investment decisions within your area of expertise.
- Contribute to the continuous development of new characterization methods in collaboration with engineers, technicians and customers.
About You
We are looking for someone with a technical degree, either Ph. D or Master’s degree with relevant experience, preferably, within metallurgy, materials or physics. To be suited for this role you need to have good skills within XRD technique and related analyses softwares (Eva, Leptos, Topas, Texture) & Rietveld refinement along with SEM to perform EPMA. Good knowledge about stainless steels and nickel base superalloys, thermo-mechanical processes, physical metallurgy, deformation mechanisms and crystallographic texture is advantageous. Experience with other diffraction techniques such as synchrotron/neutron to understand phases and deformation related mechanisms will be a merit. Excellent presentation and technical writing skills are expected for this role. You should be able to communicate in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. As we work in a global environment, communication skills in English are also needed.
We place great value on your personal qualities, which are characterized by your problem-solving and communication skills. You are analytical and well organized, with strong accountability, as you always deliver high-quality results on time. By being creative, confident and solution oriented, you support and develop our business, and you make decisions and prioritize your assignments when needed. Finally, you are a true team player with an outgoing personality and great networking skills – making it easy for you to collaborate professionally with both internal and external contacts.
If you’re driven to thrive and grow in our dynamic environment, we´re excited to welcome you on board as the catalyst for our success! We are a company with an open-minded culture, actively working to create a workplace that is characterized by diversity and inclusion.
Additional Information
As a part of the hire process alcohol and drug tests are conducted according to our procedures for a safe working environment.
For further information about this position, please contact:
Raveendra Siriki, recruiting manager, +46 (0)70 616 59 81
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact:
Alexandra Nylén, recruiting professional, +46 (0)70-616 28 51
Union contacts - Sweden
Maria Sundqvist, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70 651 73 81
Kjell-Åke Klockervold, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 314 24 43
Stefan Jonsson, Unionen, +46 (0)70 396 03 00
You are welcome with your application no later than 2026-09-06.
About Alleima
At Alleima, our mission is much more than delivering high-quality products, technology and processes – through collaboration we develop the best solutions according to our customers' needs and that this is how we achieve our business goals is the best way to describe our daily work. With curious employees and safety as our first priority, we create a work environment where you can develop both as a person and in your work.
With a clear direction for our journey, where we use our position as technology leader, progressive business partner and where we are driving in terms of sustainability, we aim to become an even stronger company within our industry.
Are you ready to take on this challenge with us? Join us on our journey! www.alleima.com