Alfa Laval is looking for a Material Engineer 

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job 

In this role, you will play a vital part in creating outstanding value for our heat exchanger customers. As a member of the Materials Technology & Chemistry team, you will be involved in a wide range of investigations, including analysis of customer products, process-related studies, and the evaluation of new technologies. 

You will provide support to various stakeholders across the company on matters related to metallic materials. Your responsibilities will include performing in-depth analyses, clearly communicating your findings and recommendations to internal teams, and contributing to the development of innovative products and services. 

Key responsibilities for this role entail: 

• Participate in R&D projects and provide support for operations related to metallic materials 

• Analyze interactions at material interfaces and investigate phase transformations. 

• Support in failure investigations by material characterization and microscopy (e.g. light optical microscopy, 3D-microscopy and SEM) 

•  Prepare samples and perform analyses of metallic materials, ranging from large series of measurements to problem solving in projects 

• Improve tools and methods within your area of expertise in metallic materials 

• Collaborate with laboratory technicians, material specialists, and colleagues across various business units 

• Handle cases independently, delivering results through scientific reports and presentations to stakeholders 

• Maintain regular contact with multiple functions and business units within the company 

What you know 

• Degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or related field 

• Experience in metallic materials, sample preparation, laboratory analysis, and failure investigations, microscopy 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities 

• Ability to work independently and deliver clear, concise scientific reports and presentations 

• Experience in wet chemistry is a plus 

• Experience in CALPHAD methods (e.g. Thermocalc) is a plus 

Who you are 

You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, are a self-starter who is detail oriented. You enjoy learning and have a curiosity and interest in creative solutions.

What’s in it for you 

We offer you a challenging position in an open, friendly global and cross-functional environment, where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success 

Assessment practicalities    

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Playing the games is mandatory.     

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.    

Alcohol and drug testing 

As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing are applied during the pre-employment process. 

For more information, please contact 

Jenny Rehn Velut, Manager R&D GPHE Test Center and Materials Technology & Chemistry, jenny.rehnvelut@alfalaval.com  

Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, tanja.sukaj@alfalaval.com  

For union information, please contact:   
Monica Anderberg, Unionen, at Monica.Anderberg@alfalaval.com  

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna at Johan.Ranhög@alfalaval.com  

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna at Stefan.Sandell@alfalaval.com 

We are reviewing applications continuously so make sure to send in yours as soon as possible before 30of June 2026. Please note that if the right candidate appears, the advert will be closed earlier. Due to GDPR, we don’t accept applications sent directly via email.