Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer – R&D

About the role

Join Seco’s Additive & Advanced Forming Methods department to design and develop cutting tools using additive manufacturing. You will work from early R&D prototypes through to production‑ready standard and custom solutions, ensuring high quality and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Create complex tool designs optimized for additive manufacturing.
• Collaborate with product development, technical centers and internal testing teams.
• Support other designers across Seco and Sandvik with design‑for‑AM guidance.
• Occasionally engage with customers to address specific requirements.
• Drive independent initiatives and manage design projects from concept to delivery.

Required profile

• Solid background in design engineering, preferably with AM experience.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, measurement and quality control.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; Swedish is a plus.
• Curious, analytical mindset with a structured way of working.
• Open‑minded attitude to challenge assumptions and improve solutions.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Siemens NX.
• Experience with Ntopology.
• Knowledge of Ansys for structural simulation.
• Familiarity with optimization methods for design.

What we offer

• Freedom and flexibility to lead your own design initiatives.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AM technologies in a collaborative environment.
• On‑site work in Fagersta with occasional travel.