AM Design Engineer - R&D

Do you thrive where new technology meets real customer impact – utilizing AM (Additive Manufacturing) capability for innovative tool design? At Seco in the Additive & Advanced Forming Methods department, cutting-edge ideas become tooling solutions that perform in the real world. Join a team that keeps pushing what’s possible – from idea to production ready tools. About the job In this role, cutting tools are designed and developed for AM – from early R&D prototypes for concept evaluation to standard and custom solutions. High quality requirements and performance standards guide every step, and to shape practical, production-ready designs, you analyze equipment specifications and process requirements. You work closely with product development and collaborate with our Technical Center for machining, finishing, and internal testing. Included in your job: Creating complex tool designs adapted for AM. Supporting other designers both within Seco and Sandvik with design for AM. Occasional involvement in customer-related matters where it might be needed. With freedom and flexibility, driving your own initiatives and design projects forward. Location and flexibility You’re based in Fagersta, with most of the working time on-site. Occasional travel may be needed. Your profile We’re looking for someone with solid understanding in design engineering – ideally with a background within AM. Knowledge in softwares as Siemens NX, Ntopology, Ansys, as well as in structural simulation and optimization methods is meriting. You bring: A basic understanding of manufacturing, measuring, quality control. Strong communication skills in English, verbally and in writing. Knowledge of Swedish is a plus. Curiosity, a structured way of working, and an analytical mindset that helps you see both the bigger picture and the details. An open mind, allowing you to challenge assumptions and find better solutions. Your communication skills help you build strong relationships across cultures and functions, and your drive to learn and take responsibility supports both team results and personal development. Our Seco culture At Seco, we're united by a spirit of collaboration and a shared curiosity to learn and grow. We take responsibility for our actions, stay focused on our customers, and believe in winning together. For us, it’s also clear that our diversities form an amazing foundation for achieving great results. Curious about our workplace and benefits? Read more on our website. You’re also welcome to visit our LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us and our products further. Contact information For further information about this position, please contact Ingemar Bite, hiring manager, Ingemar.Bite@secotools.com. We’ve already decided on which advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts in that matter. Union contacts – Sweden David Romlin, Unionen, +46 (0)70-608 46 90 Jörgen Andersson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70-548 10 70 Benny Christiansen, Ledarna, +46 (0)70-523 50 60 Recruitment Specialist: Karin Wallón How to apply Send us your application no later than September 6, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0089139. We aim for an open and fair recruitment process and use different tools to ensure an objective assessment. Later in the process, you may be invited to complete a personality and logic test. For more information about our recruitment process, please contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com. At Seco we develop and offer advanced products & solutions that make metal cutting easier. We work together with our customers to identify and implement the best solutions for their needs. The corporate culture empowers employees through shared values: Curiosity, Responsibility, Winning together and Customer focus. Seco Tools has a presence in more than 75 countries and employs about 4000 people.