R&D Subject Expert Material Development

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