Research engineer in advanced manufacturing and digitalization

Job description

Centre X, a strategic collaboration between KTH, Chalmers, Scania, and AB Volvo, is looking for a research engineer to drive the development of advanced manufacturing solutions for next generation powertrains.

In this role, you'll work closely with researchers and engineers in cross functional teams, focusing on machining centres and processes. You'll plan and conduct experiments, program machines, and develop digital solutions for data collection and analysis. Your responsibilities will include selecting appropriate measuring instruments to ensure accurate and efficient data flow throughout the process.

Control systems and digitalization are key to enhancing machine performance and operational reliability. You will work on optimizing machine control systems and integrate connected systems to support real-time data collection, communication, and decision-making.

As part of this position, you’ll also contribute to lab development, establishing procedures and guidelines to ensure high standards in all operations. You'll mentor students and contribute to laboratory exercises, gaining experience in both research and education.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborate with leading industry partners, and contribute to groundbreaking projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology while advancing your professional and academic development.

What we offer

• Unique opportunity to work in close collaboration between academia and industry, building networks for the future
• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Read more about what it's like to work at KTH and our benefits.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence.
• Master of Science or Engineering degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive theoretical and practical experience from working with machine tools and control systems, machining processes and industrial measurement technology.
• Be able to plan and carry out experiments
• Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written, since this is required in the daily work.

Preferred qualifications

• Industrial data analysis
• Experience in leading operations in a manufacturing lab
• Work with education at university level
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• As a person you are independent with the ability to take initiative, and you should also have collaborative abilities 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other information

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.