R&D Engineer

at  SSAB

Location: Raahe, Hämeenlinna
Country: Finland
Application due date: 2024-04-07
Are you an engineer looking to excel your career in an innovative, challenging and market leading company? Does it sound appealing to be part of revolutionizing the steel industry through sustainable development? Then SSAB’s Technical Development Program is a great opportunity for you to be part of our exciting journey to become the first in fossil-free steel!
Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.
About the position
The trainee program is designed in blocks, based on SSAB’s core technical areas: process, product and application development. This year focus areas will be continuous casting and surface quality. You will work in different project teams with specialists in the technical areas where your daily work will make a difference for real. Each trainee will receive a personally tailored program to match capabilities and ambitions, along with SSAB’s needs. The program will last approximately 18 months. You will be located at different departments in SSAB Finland’s main production sites Raahe and Hämeenlinna. After a successfully completed program, the trainee is offered a continued employment within the company.
By joining this program, you will be able to engineer a fantastic foundation for your career at SSAB
Main responsibilities
Work in different project teams as R&D engineer
Participate customized program to match the participant’s competence and ambitions with SSAB’s needs
About You
Master in process metallurgy, mechanical or material science, or electrical engineering or computer science, graduated within two years or to be soon graduated
You like to practically apply technology to improve products or processes and optimize factory process through modelling and simulations
Skills for statistical methods and machine learning
Experience in programming or using tools suitable for data analysis
Good social skills and be willing to travel due to the rotation between departments and sites
It is essential to speak fluent Finnish and English and have valid work permit for Finland
Our offer
At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.
We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:
Incentive programs
Extended healthcare
Wellness grants
Recruitment process
1. Apply
2. Interview
3. Assessments
4. Reference Check
5. Health Examination
6. Sign
Background check may be a part of the recruitment process.
Got questions about this position?
Mathias Thorén, Manager Technical Development Program, phone +46 8 562 321 16.
Pasi Suikkanen, Product Development Manager, phone +358 50 315 9718.
Martti Järvenpää, Product Development Manager, phone +358 40 557 8549.
Contact Mathias via email
We decline contacts from recruitment agencies and ad sellers regarding this advertisement.
Word from your future manager
SSAB’s Technical Development Program is a trainee program that provides a great opportunity to get experience from different parts of the organization and a deep understanding of SSAB’s core technical areas. It is also a chance to create a network of specialists and engaged colleagues within a short period. During the traineeship, you will continuously be offered coaching and feedback to further develop your technical skills. Welcome with your application!
Mathias Thorén, Manager Technical Development Program
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