We want to become more! The Swerim Metals Research Institute conducts industry-oriented research and development on metals and their path from raw material to finished product. We are 200 employees in two locations in Sweden - Luleå and Stockholm. Our vision is a fossil-free and circular industry. Our research team in Kista is looking for a new colleague who wants to work with testing and analysis of mechanical properties. Do you want to be part of the work to strengthen the competitiveness of the industry through increased product quality, higher resource efficiency and more sustainable manufacturing processes? At Swerim, you are offered the opportunity to work in the borderland between industry and academia where you together drive research for a more sustainable future! About Swerim Swerim is an independent research institute in materials research where Swedish industrial companies are the main owners. We conduct research activities in our facilities in Kista and Luleå, where we also have test beds and specialized labs that are international leaders in their fields. We work in close collaboration with our clients, which are largely technology-leading industrial companies. We also work closely with universities and other research institutes. Our goal is to create industrial benefits and our vision is a fossil-free and circular industry. About the job In the research area of mechanical properties, we develop test methods and perform strength testing of materials and components. The research work is largely focused on advanced testing in fatigue, fracture mechanics, creep or environmental testing, where hydrogen is an important area. As a researcher in mechanical properties, you combine good theoretical knowledge in strength theory and daily practical work with test rigs in a lab environment. The work is varied where you as a researcher and project manager have a broad responsibility throughout the chain, from customer contact, preparation of project proposals and suitable test methods, implementation of testing, analysis and feedback of the result to the customer, usually in the form of a technical report. The position means that you will work both in depth in mechanical properties and in breadth with colleagues in related research areas. You have close contact with our clients, who are Swedish and international industrial customers. You have access to well-equipped labs with advanced test rigs, several of which are unique and optimized for specifically adapted testing and equipped with the latest control software. About you You probably have a master's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering, engineering physics or materials engineering with a focus on strength theory. You combine good theoretical knowledge with practical skills in a lab environment. Practical experience of mechanical testing in industry or other testing activities is highly advantageous for this position. If you also have a postgraduate degree in the field, it is also an advantage. You are curious and enjoy working on developing technical solutions. You are easy to cooperate, take your own initiatives and express yourself in Swedish and English in both speech and writing. Are you interested? Do you think it sounds interesting and want to know more? Please get in touch by filling in the form below by September 30, 2025. You will receive a confirmation that Swerim has received your application. We look forward to hearing more about you and what you want to contribute to us. Contact persons * Jonas Jordberg, Group Manager, 073-708 45 80, jonas.jordberg@swerim.se * Anders Björkblad, Mechanical Properties Specialist, 072-248 35 98, anders.bjorkblad@swerim.se * Anna Söderbäck, HR, anna.soderback@swerim.se * Adam Ståhlkrantz, Swedish Engineers, adam.stahlkrantz@swerim.se