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.
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.
Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact Nicolas Dela, hiring manager, nicolas.dela@sandvik.com.
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Union contacts – Sweden
Mårten Lindberg, Unionen, +46 (0)76 111 03 36
Jonny Hansson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)76 126 45 81
Michael Wicktor-Ohlsson, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 251 44 57
Recruitment Specialist: Ulrika Gruffman
At Sandvik, we value a healthy work‑life balance and will be away on summer vacation. Therefore, it can be difficult to reach us, and the recruitment process might take longer than usual. The interviews are planned to take place in August.
How to apply
Send your application no later than July 31st, 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: R0092553.
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
Business area Rock Processing is a global leading supplier of equipment, service, and technical solutions for crushing, screening, breaking and demolition in the mining and infrastructure industries. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 10 billion with about 2,800 employees.