SSAB - Welding Specialist

Do you want to change the world together with us in SSAB Knowledge Service Center? SSAB is making a giant leap in making fossil-free steelmaking with water as the only byproduct. We are looking for a Welding Specialist to join our team on this journey. If you are a curious engineer with a genuine interest in materials and welding technology, join us! Placement in Borlänge, Hämeenlinna or Raahe.

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

As a Welding Specialist you will work in the field of welding technology from several different perspectives; ranging from R&D projects to providing expert support directly to our customers. This gives that you will work together with people in R&D, Business Development and Sales and Marketing functions internally, but also collaborate with SSAB customers globally and external R&D partners.

Main responsibilities

• Contribute with expertise in evaluation of new steel grades in development projects and material approvals.
• Provide expert advice, technical recommendations and support for SSAB customers. Participate in customer development projects.
• Run development of material test methods, data analysis and modelling.
• Initiate and co-ordinate R&D activities within the area of welding internally and in external R&D partner network.
• Give presentations and hold educations in internal and external forums.

About You

• Master’s degree or higher (Materials science, Engineering physics, Mechanical engineering, or equivalent).
• Experience in welding of steel products is mandatory. IWE certification or equivalent is meritious, as well as experience of digital measuring and modelling techniques.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with a variety of internal and external contacts. Comfortable in giving presentations in area of expertise.
• Ability to plan, execute, follow-up and communicate development activities.
• Fluent in English, other languages a benefit.

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:

Profit sharing

Life balance through reduction of working hours

Wellness grants

In this recruitment, we have the opportunity to offer co-migration service to you and your family if you move to Dalarna. Read more at

Medflyttarservice - Rekryteringslots Dalarna https://rekryteringslots.se/medflyttarservice/

Recruitment process

1. Apply

2. Interview

3. Reference Check

4. Health Examination

5. Sign

Background check may be a part of the recruitment process.

Got questions about this position?

Feel free to contact the hiring manager, Linda Petersson, Head of knowledge Service Center, tfn +46 243 716 11.

Contact Linda via email; linda.petersson@ssab.com.

We decline contacts from recruitment agencies and ad sellers regarding this advertisement.

Trade union information is provided by Akademikerföreningen, Unionen and Ledarna, which can be reached via our switchboard on phone +46 243 700 00.

Word from your future manager

"If you are passionate about materials and welding technology and would like to pursue a career in a creative and stimulating environment this is the job for you! You will be part of a high-performing team where you will have a high degree of freedom to shape your daily work and continuously develop and learn new things."

SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company that builds a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world through value added steel products and services. Working with our partners, SSAB has developed SSAB Fossil-free™ steel and plans to reinvent the value chain from the mine to the end customer, largely eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from our own operations. SSAB Zero™, a largely carbon emission-free steel based on recycled steel, further strengthens SSAB’s leadership position and our comprehensive, sustainable offering independent of the raw material. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries and production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has a secondary listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. Join us on our journey! www.ssab.com, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.