Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

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We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Rubber R&D team. You will be responsible for conducting tests that is coming from the whole Metso organization, which involves development, improvements and investigations in all businesses that involves rubber within Metso. Your role plays a crucial part in our ability to serve the organization, which will contribute to reach our targets in performance, cost efficiency and sustainability. In this position, you will report to Manager Materials Development & Testing Lab.

 

This position is located at our laboratory in Skellefteå, Sweden.

 

Team you belong to

 

You will join a team of rubber engineers dedicated to developing new and better rubber materials in terms of performance and sustainability.

We work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as Metso Business Areas, Product Lines, Supply chain but also universities, institutions, external suppliers and customers. Our team culture is all about safety first and getting it done together. The members in our team are based in Skellefteå, Sweden.

 

What you’ll do

 

· Assist the organization to develop new and improved rubber materials, adhesion systems, manufacturing methods, manufacturing technologies and test methods

· Examples of daily tasks: Mix rubber compounds and conduct a wide range of different rubber test and compile the test results into a professional report.

· Support in internal process, safety and quality development

 

Who you are

 

· We believe you have a chemical or mechanical background and like to work hands-on.

· As a rubber technician, you are analytical and well-organized with an interest in continuous improvement.

· You have good verbal and written communication skills in English

· Curiosity in rubber and its behavior is seen as positive.

· Previous experience in rubber or laboratory work is seen as an asset.

 

What's in it for you

 

You get to work in our modern labratory in a very friendly, respectful and engaging work climate with challenging, varied and interesting assignments. You get the opportunity to feel community in project teams but also stand on your own two feet where you have direct customer contact. With us at Metso, you will be in the driver's seat and push your own career forward. We value teamwork, collaboration and diversity.

 

 

 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

 

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial