Development Engineer for Material Group at Ringhals Nuclear Power Plant

Vattenfall AB · Full-time

Ringhals Kärnkraftverk, Väröbacka, norr om Varberg, Sweden

Company Description Ringhals AB is part of the Vattenfall Group and is the Nordic region's largest power plant. We have over 40 years of experience in electricity production and now face new challenges of various kinds that require safety awareness and innovative thinking. Ringhals is located on the west coast in Varberg Municipality, about 37 miles south of Gothenburg. Our employee culture is characterized by competence, expertise, and positive people who want to share their knowledge. At Ringhals, we constantly work to develop our operations and work methods to meet the requirements set by customers and society. We see individual development as an important part of the company's future. With us, you are offered personal development in a workplace with many opportunities. Learn more about our operations at https://group.vattenfall.com/se/var-verksamhet/ringhals About the Role Do you want to contribute to Sweden's fossil-free electricity supply? Now you have the opportunity to do so at Ringhals. We work together for a fossil-free future. To reach our goal, we need engaged employees who want to work at one of Sweden's largest electricity producers while also contributing to a better climate on our planet. About Us We are now seeking a Development Engineer for the Material and Structural Integrity group, which is part of the Structural Integrity and Fuel Service unit at Ringhals. As a Development Engineer, you will be an important part of our group and our teams! The group is responsible for conducting proactive and long-term maintenance work on primary system components. This involves developing and managing strategies for aging management and maintenance within the technical field. The work tasks have clear connections to material engineering, fracture mechanics and strength, as well as recurring inspection of components and equipment. We are looking for an engaged and experienced development engineer who wants to help develop our operations. As an engineer, you will play a key role in leading and conducting analyses. Examples of Work Tasks Maintain comprehensive and current programs for maintenance and aging of primary system components Identify maintenance, analysis, and testing needs of primary system components Develop materials for technical area strategies for primary systems Manage analyses related to structural integrity Requirements Specification About You We are looking for a strategic and analytical person who can handle complex issues. You are not afraid to take personal responsibility and drive matters forward. You need to be well-organized and have the ability to plan and coordinate work to ensure order and structure. Since there are not always exact answers to the complex tasks that need to be handled, it is important that you can navigate uncertain situations and find solutions. You should also be solution-oriented and proactive, have good collaboration and leadership skills, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. In addition, we require: Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering degree with experience in material engineering, aging management, structural integrity, etc. Previous experience with analysis work, preferably in a leadership role Strong analytical skills and experience working with large datasets Excellent communication and presentation skills Additional Information What We Offer We know that our employees are the key to our success. Your development is important to us, and therefore we will always encourage you to use your knowledge and give you opportunities to develop through new challenges, training, and knowledge transfer. With us, you get the trust to act with great freedom and personal responsibility, which together with good working conditions and mutual trust provides high flexibility and balance between work and personal life. We also offer a range of employee benefits such as reduced working hours, favorable occupational pension agreements, parental leave supplements, and more. Read more about our great benefits here For more information about the position, contact hiring manager Torbjörn Nilsson at 0705098181 For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Jessica Dinkel at [email protected] Work Location: Ringhals Union Representatives: Patrik Andersson - Akademikerna, Jonas Eriksson – Unionen, Anders Karlsson - Ledarna, Alexander Johnsson - SEKO. All can be reached at 0340-66 70 00. Welcome to submit your application by September 20, 2026. Selection and interviews will take place after the application deadline. You apply for the job by answering a few screening questions and submitting (only) your CV, no cover letter. We only accept applications through our website. This recruitment includes tests as part of our process. We look forward to your application! At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We are looking for employees who share our vision and can help strengthen our corporate culture. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models in terms of diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/faith, sexual orientation, or functional variation. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here. Vattenfall is part of Sweden's critical infrastructure, and our operations are subject to rules including security protection, nuclear non-proliferation, and export controls. Due to these regulations, a background check of the candidate is conducted for many of the positions in our operations before employment. For positions that lead to participation in security-sensitive activities or placement in a security class, this check means that security vetting is conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act. You may be placed on war footing. Any war placement will be made with support from the employment contract and the Act on Total Defense Obligation.