Mechanical Engineer

Outokumpu Stainless AB · Full-time

BERGSNÄSGATAN 11 JERNVERKET, AVESTA, Sweden

Mechanical Engineer at Stålverket – Outokumpu Avesta Are you a curious and solution-oriented engineer with an interest in mechanics, technical development, and heavy industry? Do you want to work close to operations and contribute to developing and future-proofing production equipment in one of Sweden's most advanced steel industries? We are now looking for a Mechanical Engineer at Stålverket in Avesta who wants to help drive our operations forward. What does the role entail? As a Mechanical Engineer, you will become an important technical resource within Asset Management and work to ensure that our production equipment delivers the right quality, availability, and safety based on both design requirements and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with production, maintenance, reliability engineers, project organizations, and external suppliers. The role combines technical problem-solving with long-term development and investments. You will work with technical feasibility studies, root cause analyses, risk assessments, and development of our long-term investment plans. Your main responsibilities are to: • Identify, analyze, and manage risks related to functional safety and equipment reliability. • Support and participate in root cause analyses and propose technical improvements. • Evaluate replacement solutions for aging and obsolete equipment. • Contribute to long-term investment plans based on lifecycle and reliability analyses. • Participate in requirements definition, procurement, and follow-up for investments and installations. • Lead technical feasibility studies, including budget, scheduling, and coordination of affected functions. • Perform technical analyses and calculations within areas such as strength, material selection, and simulation. • Ensure that mechanical documentation is correct, up to date, and follows our standards. • Participate in and review technical changes through our Management of Change process (MOC). Who are you? We believe that you are driven by understanding and developing technical solutions and thrive in a role where you can combine analysis with practical problem-solving. You work in a structured and careful manner and have the ability to see both details and the bigger picture. To succeed in the role, we believe you are: • Analytical and solution-oriented. • Structured and thorough in your approach. • Collaborative and communicative. • Comfortable taking responsibility and driving technical issues forward. • Taking initiative and comfortable in an operation where conditions can change. We place great importance on your personal qualities and are looking for someone who wants to contribute, develop, and work together with others. You need to be able to move between long-term technical issues and the challenges that arise in daily operations. We would like to see that you have • A degree in mechanical engineering or another relevant technical field at a university of applied sciences or higher level. • Experience with operational safety, technical development, or similar work in heavy industry or process industry. • Good understanding of mechanical equipment and technical analyses. • Good computer skills and experience with Office 365 and relevant maintenance or documentation systems. • Good ability to work with technical documentation, report writing, and investigations. • Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. It is meritorious if you have experience with investment projects, root cause analyses, risk analyses, technical feasibility studies, FEM/CFD, strength calculations, or Management of Change. Why Outokumpu? Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel and plays an important role in the green transition. With over 100 years of experience, we are today the world's most sustainable producer of stainless steel. Avesta is home to one of our largest production units where advanced technology meets long industrial experience and expertise. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with large and complex production facilities and help shape how our equipment and operations develop in the long term. What we offer We offer a dynamic work environment in an international group where you have the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. There are great opportunities for skills development and career paths within the company. Employment is secure and covered by a collective agreement and attractive benefits. Above all, you will become part of a workplace characterized by safety, sustainability, and innovation, where your work contributes to a more sustainable future. In this role, we offer a salary between 39,000–49,000 SEK/month, based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and geographical location. Please contact the responsible Talent Acquisition Partner for more information. Application & Contact Submit your application via our careers page no later than October 15, 2026. Selection will be made on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. Contact: • Tommy Josefsson, Recruiting Manager - [email protected] • Adis Martinovic, Talent Acquisition Partner – [email protected] Trade Union Contacts: • Unionen: Patrik Sundell, 070-088 10 11 • Ledarna: Patrik Norberg, 070-088 12 06 • Sveriges Ingenjörer: Fredric Liljedahl, 070-088 16 94