R&D Manager – Materials Testing & Digitalization

Do you want to make a mark in a global organization influencing state-of-the-art technology development and leading business results This could be your chance.

At Verification & Prototyping at Sandvik Coromant were now looking for a results-focused and collaborative leader for our Materials Testing & Digitalization department a group of brilliant and helpful R&D engineers and technicians with various fields of expertise.

Some words about your new team

Materials Testing & Digitalization have competence equipment and methods for testing in our labs to meet our customers present and future expectations when it comes to verification of components and materials. The work is an important complement to evaluation of tools in metal cutting to deliver results that lead to easier decision making deeper understanding and knowledge through feasibility checks tests and evaluations.

This makes us an integral and reliable part of our product and competence development teams where we contribute with solid facts and hardware from the shop floor to verify our new products. Next to this were responsible for technology development and work closely to production for industrialization.

Your mission

Together with your team you conduct material testing and analysis in our modern R&D lab using our state-of-the-art test rigs and analysis equipment. In parallel youre responsible for driving the digitalization strategy of our facility in Sandviken and you lead the implementation of Industrial internet of Things (IIoT) at Verification and Prototyping. Your team provides as well support in the testing of our new products for example analysis tools software and hardware installations in CNC machines and testing equipment.

By updating and maintaining a joint vision and mission you lead and nourish a high performing team that is well aligned with our objectives within Offer Management and R&D. You ensure continuous improvement and act as a true role model with a strong focus on EHS and zero harm to our people. This also includes responsibility for all EHS-related aspects within your Materials Lab. Your true passion in the area generates engagement and enables your team to always strive towards more efficient solutions.

The location for this position is Sandviken.

Your profile

Were looking for someone with a relevant university degree or equivalent experience gained from a working career in the industry. Your leadership experience includes ideally managing a laboratory as well as digitalizing processes to improve efficiency and data driven development in testing and prototype manufacturing. For this role you also need a valid work permit in Sweden. Acting in a truly global environment calls for excellent communication skills in English. Swedish language skills are beneficial as is a relevant safety and management education.

Your personality is our common key to success with confidence in your knowledge and leadership you make decisions even in the face of uncertainty. You bring strong leadership capabilities and are truly inspired by developing a diverse team. With your excellent networking and communication skills you easily build strong and trusting relationships with people you encounter. You also constantly strive to exceed customer expectations and set clear directions with ambitious objectives that are translated into action. At the end of the day you stay curious seek feedback and take responsibility for your own development and always act with integrity.

Our culture

Innovation is in our DNA and were 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.

Contact information

Are you curious to know more about this position Please contact Harald Kissel hiring manager through the Teams chat.

At Sandvik we value a healthy work-life balance and will be away on summer vacation. Therefore it can be difficult to reach us during the holiday period and the recruitment process might take longer than usual.

Union contacts (Sweden):

• Robert Brandt Unionen 46 (0)70-
• Tord Engstrm Akademikerfreningen 46 (0)
• Peter Olsson-Andre Ledarna 46 (0)70-

Recruitment Specialist: Anna Pettersen

How to apply

Send your application no later than August 3 2025. Well start the selection process after the deadline and you can expect to hear from us within a few weeks after that. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we dont accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0080023. This job ad is aimed at those currently working within the Sandvik Group.

As we aim for a fair recruitment process we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job you will therefore receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed.

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