R&D Engineer Cutting Tool Research

At Sandvik Coromant, our expertise in metal cutting meets a strong focus on innovation, digitalization, and engineering excellence. As we continue our transition to simulation-based product development, we're strengthening our capabilities in virtual methods and predictive engineering. Join our Cutting Tool Research team and help drive faster, smarter, and more knowledge-driven engineering decisions.

About the job

Through advanced analyses and virtual engineering, you evaluate and optimize new concepts and solutions early in the development process. Combining engineering expertise with strong analytical skills, you support informed design decisions, reducing the need for physical prototypes, and speeding up development cycles. Working closely with product developers, researchers, and technical specialists, you contribute to efficient processes, deeper product understanding, and high-performing solutions.

Job responsibilities

Apply simulation and virtual engineering methods to evaluate, compare and optimize product concepts and designs.

Support product development projects with simulation-based analyses, insights, and recommendations.

Collaborate with product developers, researchers, and technical specialists to solve engineering challenges and improve product performance.

Interpret results and communicate clear conclusions to project teams, stakeholders, and decision-makers.

Develop and validate simulation methodologies, workflows, and best practices.

Capture and share knowledge that strengthens simulation-driven product development across the organization.

Location

This position is based in Sandviken. Some business travel may be required.

Your profile

You have a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and use simulation to understand, predict, and improve product performance. Your experience may come from industrial product development, engineering consulting, or a research environment. You’re motivated by combining engineering expertise, simulati